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Nomenclature
Scientific Name:
Tanacetum L., Sp. Pl. 843-845 (1753)
Synonymy:
- = Pyrethrum Zinn
Description
Annual or perennial herbs, often rhizomatous. Lvs simple, entire to 1–3-pinnatisect, alternate. Capitula in corymbs, or rarely solitary, terminal, usually pedunculate; involucral bracts in 3–4 rows, often with membranous margins. Receptacle flat; scales 0 or few. Outer florets usually ♀ (sometimes all florets ☿), ligulate or ligule much reduced, yellow, white or pink; inner florets usually ☿ and tubular, transformed into ligulate florets in double forms. Achenes all similar, cylindric or clavate, sometimes with many small glands but otherwise glabrous, 3–10-ribbed; pappus a small toothed or lobed corona.
[From: Webb et al. (1988) Flora of New Zealand. Volume 4.]
Biostatus
Exotic
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Exotic: Fully Naturalised | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
Bibliography
Linnaeus, C. 1753: Species Plantarum. Impensis Laurentii Salvii, Stockholm.
Mabberley, D.J. 2008: Mabberley's plant book, a portable dictionary of plants, their classification and uses. Edition 3. Cambridge University Press.
