Glebionis coronaria

• Botanical Name : Glebionis coronaria (L.) Cass. ex. Spach
• Synonyms : Chrysanthemum coronarium L.
• Common Name : Crown Daisy, Garland Chrysanthemum, Japanese-Green
• Plant Family : Asteraceae (Compositae)
• Plant Form : Herb
• Occurrence (Sectors) : 18, 20
• Occurrence (Special Areas) : Van Chetana Kendra

About Glebionis coronaria Plant :

• Habit : A leafy annual herb.
• Leaves : Aromatic, bipinnately lobed, round, serrated, large, thick leaves with attractive green colour.
• Inflorescence : Capitulum (Head)
• Flowers : Yellow coloured small heads of ray florets.
• Flowering and Fruiting Time : July - September
• Significance :
  • It is grown as an ornamental for the yellow or bi-coloured yellow and white flowers.
  • Alternatively the leaves are used as edible greens particularly in Asian dishes.