Scientific name Chrysanthemum japonense Rank Species | ||
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Similar Chrysanthemum japonicum, Daisy family, Asteroideae, Chrysanthemum pacificum, Chrysanthemum | ||
Chrysanthemum japonense (also known as ashizuri noji-giku Ashizuri (Japanese) meaning "Point wild roadside daisy" or gold / silver chrysanthemum in English) is a flowering plant within the Asteraceae family and Chrysanthemum genus and has a 27 pairs of chromosomes. It is a perennial flowering plant with leaves between 3–5 cm in length and flower heads that are 3-4.5 cm with white petals. Typically, flowering occurs in October to December annually. It the floral emblem of Hyōgo Prefecture.
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Distribution
Currently it is classified as semi-endangered. Native only in Japan. It is naturally found in Shikoku (coastal area of Kochi prefecture and Ehime prefecture).
Industrial uses
It is used in the manufacture of nojigiku alcohol.
References
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