Chrysanthemum
Fall flower genus
A chrysanthemum is a flowering plant with dense, layered petals radiating from a central disk, cultivated in countless varieties and colors.
Native to Asia, it holds particular cultural significance in Japan and China, associated with autumn, longevity, and mourning.
Often shortened to mum: She brought a pot of mums for the front porch.
East Asian archipelago nation
- longevityDuration of existence
- nobilityTitled ruling class
- Chinese paintingEast Asian ink art
- bonsaiCultivated miniature potted tree
Día de los Muertos · marigold · altar · memorial · mourning · royal crest · throne · emperor
Recurring each year
- floristSeller of cut blooms
- petalBloom's colorful segment
- bloomFlower or flourishing state
- pomponOrnamental fluffy ball
cutting · propagation · pinching · ray floret · composite · herbaceous · cultivar · greenhouse
Public display of items
- judgingForming an opinion
- specimenIndividual for examination
- cascadeSuccessive downward flow
- standardLevel of quality accepted
topiary · espalier · disbudding · staking · overwinter · photoperiod · forcing · October
Plant-based insect toxin
- insecticideToxic agent targeting pests
- feverfewMedicinal daisy for headaches
- anti-inflammatoryInflammation-reducing agent
- headacheCranial pain
eye strain · traditional Chinese medicine · detoxifying · blood pressure · herbal remedy · tisane · aromatherapy · calming
Simmering communal broth dish
- stir-fryQuick-cook in hot oil
- saladCold dressed vegetables
- garnishDecorative food topping
- bitterSharp, unpleasant taste
aromatic · infusion · herbal · detox · cooling · Chinese cuisine · Japanese cuisine · Korean cuisine
Japan
East Asian archipelago nation
- longevityDuration of existence
- nobilityTitled ruling class
- Chinese paintingEast Asian ink art
bonsai · Día de los Muertos · marigold · altar · memorial · mourning · royal crest · throne · emperor · festival
perennial
Recurring each year
pompon · cutting · propagation · pinching · ray floret · composite · herbaceous · cultivar · greenhouse · potted
exhibition
Public display of items
standard · topiary · espalier · disbudding · staking · overwinter · photoperiod · forcing · October · November
pyrethrin
Plant-based insect toxin
- insecticideToxic agent targeting pests
- feverfewMedicinal daisy for headaches
- anti-inflammatoryInflammation-reducing agent
headache · eye strain · traditional Chinese medicine · detoxifying · blood pressure · herbal remedy · tisane · aromatherapy · calming · liver health
hot pot
Simmering communal broth dish
bitter · aromatic · infusion · herbal · detox · cooling · Chinese cuisine · Japanese cuisine · Korean cuisine
- Fictional MiceMickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Jerry, Stuart Little, Remy
- Plant GeneraDahlia, Sorghum, Rosa, Crocus, Petunia
- Picture Book CharactersCurious George, Clifford, Cat in the Hat, Madeline, Max
Chrysanthemumcherry blossom
Ornamental Prunus flower
daffodil · tulip · crocus · snowdrop · spring flowers
Chrysanthemumrose
Stood up, or fragrant bloom
wedding bouquet · baby's breath · orange blossom · birthday flowers · lotus
- chrysanthemum teaBeverage from steeped blooms