Description
The Chrysanthemum gets its name from the Ancient Greek words ‘chrysos’ which means gold, and ‘anthemon,’ which means flower. They were first cultivated in China as a flowering herb as far back as 15th century BC. It was later grown in Japan during the Edo period, and was a favourite of the monarchy, becoming the Imperial Seal of Japan. To this day, the Chrysanthemum, with its numerous its profusion of tiny, colourful petals, is the centrepiece of many East Asia festivals.