Pyrethrum

Pyrethrum

Pyrethrum flowers come from the Chrysanthemum genus and are in the Asteraceae (or daisy) family. Due to the size, shape, and color of the petals and daisy-like appearance, they are often called "painted daisies" or "painted ladies." These flowers are perennial plants. The pyrethrum flower is native to southwestern Asia. There are two main generas of the flower. One came primarily from the Balkans (also called Dalmatia). Because of its origin, this type of pyrethrum is called the Dalmatian Chrysanthemum. These are typically white with yellow centers. The second genus is the Persian Chrysanthemum, which is native to Causcaus. These flowers are generally white, pink, or red. One of the most interesting facts about t

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