Chrysanthemum 'Aboukyu'

c.m. 'aboukyu'

Japanese autumn representative flower

  • Chrysanthemum 'Aboukyu'
  • Chrysanthemum 'Aboukyu'
  • Flower name
    Chrysanthemum 'Aboukyu'
  • Scientific name
    c.m. 'aboukyu'
  • Alias菊, Pot mum, キク, 食用菊, 阿房宮, あぼうきゅう, アボウキュウ
  • Place of origincultivar
  • Place of floweringField, Horticultural species
  • Flowering seasonOctober, November
  • Language of flowersThe general floral language is “noble,”

What is Chrysanthemum 'Aboukyu'

Chrysanthemum 'Aboukyu' (scientific name: Chrysanthemum morifolium 'Aboukyu') is an edible chrysanthemum in the Asteraceae family. It is a specialty chrysanthemum of Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture. It produces bright yellow flowers. The head flower is edible, as is the Enmeiraku. It is used for vinegared dishes and sashimi as a geisha. Its texture is softer than Enmei chrysanthemum.

Common name:Chrysanthemum 'Aboukyu, scientific name: Chrysanthemum morifolium 'aboukyu', Place of origin: Aomori Prefecture (horticultural variety), Height: 50 to 100 cm, Radiate symmetrical flowers. Inflorescence: yellow, medium sized flowers, 4-7 cm in diameter, Flowering season: October-November, Use: Edible.

Flower diameter: less than 9 cm (small chrysanthemum), 9-18 cm (medium chrysanthemum), more than 18 cm (large chrysanthemum).


  • Order
    Asterales
  • Family
    Asteraceae
  • Genus
    Chrysanthemum
  • Species
    C. morifolium 'Aboukyu'
  • Type of flower
    Radial symmetrical flower
  • Array of flower
    Cephalic inflorescence
  • Petal shape
    Tongue-shaped
  • Leaf type
    Palm shape
  • Edge of the leaf
    Serrated
  • Life typeCold-resistant Evergreen perennial、edible chrysanthemu、
  • Flower colorsYellow
  • Colors of the leavesGreen
  • Fruit color
  • Height50.0 ~ 100.0 cm
  • Diameter of flower4.0 ~ 7.0 cm

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