Chrysanthemum 'Enmeiraku'

Chrysanthemum morifolium 'Enmeiraku'

Japanese autumn representative flower

Flower name
Chrysanthemum 'Enmeiraku'
Scientific name
Chrysanthemum morifolium 'Enmeiraku'
Alias菊, Pot mum, spray mum, キク, 食用菊, もってのほか, カキノモト, モッテノホカ, 延命楽, えんめいらく
Place of origincultivar
Place of floweringHorticultural species
Flowering seasonOctober, November
Language of flowersThe general floral language is “noble,”

What is Chrysanthemum 'Enmeiraku'

Chrysanthemum 'Enmeiraku' (Scientific name: Chrysanthemum morifolium 'Enmeiraku') is an edible chrysanthemum belonging to the late-blooming, tubular-petal variety within the Asteraceae family. It is also known by several other names, including "Mottenohoka," "Kakinomoto," "Omoinohoka," and "Kashiro."

The plant typically grows to a height of 70 to 100 cm. The flowers have a bright reddish-purple hue, with a small-sized double bloom measuring 9 to 10 cm in diameter, and bloom from October to November. This variety is one of the most popular edible chrysanthemums, known for its crunchy texture, making it ideal for use in vinegared dishes.
It is primarily produced in Yamagata and Niigata prefectures in Japan.

Common Name: Chrysanthemum 'Enmeiraku'
Scientific Name: Chrysanthemum morifolium 'Enmeiraku'
Other Names: "Mottenohoka," "Kakinomoto," "Omoinohoka," "Kashiro"
Classification: Plantae, Angiosperms, Eudicots, Asterales, Asteraceae, Chrysanthemum genus, Chrysanthemum morifolium species
Origin: Cultivated variety
Height: 70–100 cm
Flower Type: Actinomorphic, cymose inflorescence
Blooming Period: October–November
Ray Flowers, Color: Reddish purple
Bloom Size: Small, double-petaled, flower diameter 9–10 cm
Usage: Edible chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum Bloom Size Classification:

Small Chrysanthemum: Flower diameter under 9 cm
Medium Chrysanthemum: Flower diameter 9–18 cm
Large Chrysanthemum: Flower diameter over 18 cm

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