Chrysanthemum segetum - L.

Common Name

Corn Marigold

Family

Asteraceae

USDA hardiness

Coming soon

Known Hazards

One report suggests that the plant contains coumarin[179]. If this is true it would be unwise to eat the leaves, especially if they are dried, since coumarin can prevent the blood from co-aggulating when there is a cut.

Habitats

A weed of lime-free arable land in Britain[1, 17].

Range

Europe - E. Mediterranean. Probably introduced in Britain[17].

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Other Uses

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Summary

Physical Characteristics

Chrysanthemum segetum is a ANNUAL growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in). It is in flower from June to August, and the seeds ripen from July to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees, flies, beetles, Lepidoptera (Moths & Butterflies). The plant is self-fertile.
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

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Synonyms

Plant Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Shoots
Edible Uses:

Young shoots - cooked[2, 61, 105, 177, 183]. Strongly aromatic, they contain coumarin[179]. Caution is advised, see the notes above on toxicity.

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Medicinal Uses

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None known

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Other Uses

Dye

None known

Special Uses

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Cultivation details

Succeeds in ordinary garden soil[1], though it prefers a well-drained fertile soil in full sun[200]. Grows well in sandy soils[188]. Dislikes lime[17]. Cultivated as a vegetable in China and Japan[61, 266]. There are several named varieties selected for their ornamental value[[200].

References Carbon Farming Information and Carbon Sequestration Information

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Plant Propagation

Seed - sow spring in situ. The seed usually germinates within 10 - 18 days at 15°c. Autumn sowings succeed in mild areas[200].

Other Names

If available other names are mentioned here

Native Range

TEMPERATE ASIA: Cyprus, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Turkey (southwest) EUROPE: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Greece (incl. Crete), Italy (incl. Sardinia, Sicily), Spain (incl. Baleares), France (incl. Corsica) AFRICA: Algeria (north), Libya (north), Morocco, Tunisia

Weed Potential

Right plant wrong place. We are currently updating this section. Please note that a plant may be invasive in one area but may not in your area so it's worth checking.

Conservation Status

IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status :

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Artemisia vulgaris	Mugwort, Common wormwood, Felon Herb, Chrysanthemum Weed, Wild Wormwood	Perennial	1.2	3-9	F	LMH	SN	DM	2	3	3
Chrysanthemum carinatum	Tricolor Chrysanthemum, Painted Daisy, Summer Chrysanthemum	Annual	0.6	0-0	F	LMH	SN	M	2	0
Chrysanthemum coronarium	Chop-Suey Greens	Annual	1.2	0-0		LMH	SN	M	3	2	2
Chrysanthemum coronarium spatiosum	Chop-Suey Greens	Annual	1.2	0-0		LMH	SN	M	3	2	2
Chrysanthemum marshallii		Perennial	0.0	-		LMH	SN	M	0	0	3
Dendranthema indicum	Chrysanthemum	Perennial	0.6	5-9		LMH	N	M	2	3	1
Dendranthema x grandiflorum	Chrysanthemum, Cut Mum, Garden Mum, Pot Mum, Florist's Chrysanthemum	Perennial	1.5	5-10	M	LMH	N	M	2	3	2
Leucanthemum maximum	Shasta Daisy, Max chrysanthemum	Perennial	0.8	5-9		LMH	N	M	0	0

Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.

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