Chrysanthemums: From ancient Chinese herbs to Japan's exclusive Imperial symbol, also a source of natural insecticide, pyrethrum.
In China, chrysanthemums have been cultivated as a flowering herb from the 15th century BC and was introduced to Japan in the eighth century AD.
Since Meiji times, no one is allowed to use the Imperial Seal or Chrysanthemum Flower Seal except members of the Japanese Imperial family.
Only Japan’s emperor uses the emblem of a 16-petal chrysanthemum with 16 tips of an additional row of petals showing behind the first row.
It was named from the Greek word “chrysos” referring to the color of the original flowers (golden yellow) and “anthemon” meaning flower.
A natural insecticide known as pyrethrum is made from dried Chrysanthemum cinerariifolium or C. coccineum flowers.
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John Bagnasco has been in the gardening industry for over 50 years, starting with a horticulture degree from Michigan State University and following a stint at Frank’s Nursery and Crafts in Detroit.
After publishing his first book “Plants for the Home Vol. I” in 1976, he moved to California to become regional manager and buyer for the Nurseryland division of Sunbelt Nursery Group.
He then became the head buyer for Armstrong Garden Centers based in Glendora, California. John had a part-time affiliation with Creative Promotions for ten years before joining them full-time in October 2000 as a senior editor and radio personality for Garden Compass.
John has also taught horticulture classes at Palomar College and San Diego State University.
He is the host of the DVD “The Essential Guide to Roses,” which also features Bryan Main and Bruce and Sharon Asakawa.
His most recent book is “Planting Designs for Cacti and Succulents”.
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