Chrysanthemum japonicum

Flower name
Chrysanthemum japonicum
Scientific name
Chrysanthemum japonicum
Alias竜脳菊
Place of originJapan
Place of floweringLow mountains
Flowering seasonOctober, November

What is Chrysanthemum japonicum

Chrysanthemum japonicum (scientific name: Chrysanthemum japonicum) is a perennial herb in the Asteraceae family. It blooms in the mountains of Honshu (Fukushima Prefecture and southwards), Shikoku, and Miyazaki Prefecture (Kyushu). The plant is 30-50 cm tall and stands dependably. The leaves are 4 to 8 cm long, elliptic, and have serrated edges. A single flower, 2.5 to 5 cm in diameter, blooms at the stem end in October or November. The bracts are single-lobed.

Common name: Chrysanthemum japonicum, Scientific name: Chrysanthemum japonicum, Place of origin: Japan, Distribution: Honshu (Fukushima Prefecture and southwards), Shikoku, Miyazaki Prefecture (Kyushu), Living environment: mountainous areas and hills, Height: 30-50 cm, Leaf length: 4-8 cm, Leaf shape: oval, Leaf margin: serrate, Flowering period: October to November; flower diameter: 2.5-5 cm; fruit type: thin fruit.