Tanacetum parthenium
Grande Camomille
Feverfew
Additional information
| Plant family | |
|---|---|
| Area | Provence Verte |
| Flower colour | white |
| Flower size | 10-25 mm |
| Flowering months | June, July, August, September |
| Leaf type | Pinnate, Bipinnate |
| Height | 45-60 cm |
Description
Biennial or short-lived perennial. Stems are erect, branched above.
Flowers
flowerheads have white ray florets and yellow disk florets, borne in lax, flat-topped clusters.
Leaves
Pinnate row of leaflets on either side of the stem, Bipinnate leaflets on either side of the stem, each leaflet is further subdivided. Rows of stalked leaflets on either side of the stem, each leaflet can be further subdivided, yellowish green.
Fruits Seeds
Achene: a cluster of 1-seeded fruit, not hairy.
Medical
Leaves: to treat migraine, arthritis and menstrual problems.
Flowers: to treat headache and swellings caused by arthritis.
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