Other common names:
Common Tansy Other scientific names: Chrysanthemum tanacetum, Chrysanthemum vulgare French names:
Tanaisie vulgaire Family: Composite Family (Asteraceae) Flowers: Summer; Yellow; Indistinguishable parts (petals) Leaves: Alternate Habitat: Fields and Open Areas Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 426 Native/Non-native:
Non-native Origin and Meaning of Names:
Scientific Name: vulgare: common (Latin) Photographs:
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Range Map is at the bottom of the page
Tansy flowers. The actual flowers are tiny - what you see here is a group of flower heads.
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