Anacyclus pyrethrum var. pyrethrum

Anacyclus pyrethrum var. pyrethrum (= Anthemis pyrethrum), commonly known as Pellitory Pyrethrum, is a perennial.

Contents 1 Naming 2 Taxonomy 3 Characteristics 3.1 Growth 3.2 Wood and Bark 3.3 Leaves 3.4 Flowers and Fruit 3.5 Root System 4 Distribution 5 Cultivation 6 Uses 7 Maintenance 8 Varities and Cultivars 9 Poisonousness 10 Pests and Diseases 11 Man and Anacyclus pyrethrum var. pyrethrum 11.1 History 11.2 Anacyclus pyrethrum var. pyrethrum in art 11.3 Symbolism 11.4 Superstition 12 See also 13 References 13.1 Literature 13.2 Footnotes 14 Non-commercial Links

[edit] Naming

[edit] Taxonomy

The Pellitory Pyrethrum is a variety in the genus Anacyclus which contains 12 species and belongs to the family of the Asteraceae (Aster Family).

[edit] Characteristics

[edit] Growth

[edit] Wood and Bark

[edit] Leaves

Anacyclus pyrethrum var. pyrethrum is a decidious plant.The leaves are arranged opposite one another.

[edit] Flowers and Fruit

The flowers are many-petaled. The flowers are arranged solitary.

The fruits are achenes.

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[edit] Distribution

Anacyclus pyrethrum var. pyrethrum is native to southeast Spain, Morocco and Algeria.

[edit] Cultivation

The Pellitory Pyrethrum prefers a sunny site and can withstand temperatures down to -17,7º C. It grows best in sand and sandy-gritty soil, pebbly, loamy soil that is dry.

[edit] Uses

Anacyclus pyrethrum var. pyrethrum is used medicinally.

[edit] Maintenance

[edit] Varities and Cultivars

[edit] Poisonousness

 Please read the health issues note! 

[edit] Pests and Diseases

[edit] Man and Anacyclus pyrethrum var. pyrethrum

[edit] History

[edit] Anacyclus pyrethrum var. pyrethrum in art

[edit] Symbolism

[edit] Superstition

[edit] See also

[edit] References

[edit] Literature

• Walter Erhardt, Erich Götz, Nils Bödeker, Siegmund Seybold: Der große Zander. Eugen Ulmer KG, Stuttgart 2008, ISBN 978-3-8001-5406-7. (Ger.)
• Christoper Brickell (Editor-in-chief): RHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants. Third edition. Dorling Kindersley, London 2003, ISBN 0-7513-3738-2.
• efloras.org

[edit] Footnotes

[edit] Non-commercial Links

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