Famine Foods Plants that are not normally considered as crops are consumed in times of famine

Chrysanthemum sinense

Synonym(s):

Pyrethrum sinense

Uses

China: leaves and flowers eaten in soups

Additional Information

Name Authority:: Sabina.
Misc:: Chemical composition (flowers): Protein = 1.9%. Fat = 0.91%. Carbohydrate = 5.3%%. Ash = 0.66%.

Plant Classification Group:

Asteraceae or Compositae

Plant Locations:

Asia
- China

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