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 Chrysanthemum indicum L.

Synonym	:	Dendranthema indicum(L.) Des Moulins
Family	:	Asteraceae
Local name	:	English- Mother's daisy.
Flowering and fruiting period	:	March-April
Distribution in kerala	:	All Districts
Habitat	:	Grasslands on mountain slopes
Uses	:	The flower heads are pickled in vinegar
Key Botanical Characters : Chrysanthemum is a perennial herb, 25-80 cm tall. It is one of the main parents of the florists' chrysanthemum in horticulture. Flower-heads are many or few. Phyllaries in 5 rows, scarious margin broad, white or brown.