Tanacetum vulgare
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 Tanacetum vulgare | ||||||||||||||
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The Common Tansy is a perennial herbaceous flowering plant that was once used as a flavoring for puddings and omelets, a practice that is almost unknown now.
The leaves are alternate, pinnately lobed and appearing divided, with narrow, toothed segments. The yellow flowers appear in tight heads. The leaves and flowers are said to be poisonous if consumed in large quantities.
This plant has also been used as a medicinal herb. At one time it was used as an insect repellant, being planted next to kitchen doors to keep ants out.
Other common names include Bitter button, Cow bitter, Golden button, and Mugwort.
References
- ITIS 36328 (http://www.itis.usda.gov/servlet/SingleRpt/SingleRpt?search_topic=TSN&search_value=36328)
- Poisonous plants: Tanacetum vulgare (http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/hort/consumer/poison/Tanacvu.htm)
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