CHRYSANTHEMUM

Glebionis glabra

  • COMMON NAMES

    Chrysanthemum, Garland chrysanthemum, Crown daisy

  • PLANT FAMILY

    Asteraceae

    The Daisy Family

  • NATIVE REGION

    Originates from Asia & Eastern Europe.

  • HABITAT

    Dry, barren soil; wide climactic adaptability

  • CULTIVATION

    Annual, from seed

  • PARTS USED

    Leaf & Flower

PREPARATION

PROPERTIES: Flavonoids & Alkaloids

FLAVOR PROFILE: Mildly sweet & buttery

PAIRING: Fruit, Cheese, Chocolate

  • Use flowering tops and leaves. Discard stems. Chop finely and use 1 heaping teaspoon per cup of hot water.

  • Use flowering tops and leaves. Discard stems. Chop finely and use 1 heaping tablespoon per 1 oz honey; or 1 cup herb per 1 cup honey for a 1:1 ratio.

  • Use flowering tops and leaves. Discard stems. Chop finely and use 1 heaping tablespoon per 1 oz vinegar; or 1 cup herb per 1 cup vinegar for a 1:1 ratio.

  • Use flowering tops and leaves. Discard stems. Chop finely and use 1 heaping tablespoon per 1 oz spirit; or 1 cup herb per 1 cup spirit for a 1:1 ratio.

  • Dries quickly, air dry and do not apply additional heat to retain delicate volatile oil.