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CHRYSANTHEMUM
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Chrysanthemums, or "mums", are any of several annual and perennial herbs in a large genus, Chrysanthemum, of the daisy family, Compositae. Chrysanthemums are widely grown commercially for their showy red, white, or yellow blossoms, which are produced in late summer and fall. The blossoms range from daisylike in appearance to very shaggy. Although most of the popular varieties are new hybrids, chrysanthemums originally came from China, India, Japan, and Korea; they are the floral emblem of the Japanese imperial family. The Chinese and Japanese varieties are the tallest, reaching heights of 1.2 m (4 ft) or more. Indian or pompon varieties have smallest flowers, Japanese species the largest. Chrysanthemums should be planted in sunny locations, as they become spindly if grown in the shade.
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