Shokuyougiku

C.m ’Shokuyougiku'

Japanese autumn representative flower

Flower name
Shokuyougiku
Scientific name
C.m ’Shokuyougiku'
Alias菊, Pot mum, キク, 食用菊
Place of origincultivar
Place of floweringField, Horticultural species
Flowering seasonOctober, November
Language of flowersThe general floral language is “noble,”

What is Shokuyougiku

Shokuyougiku (scientific name: Chrysanthemum ’Shokuyougiku') is an edible chrysanthemum in the Asteraceae family.
It produces yellow or reddish-purple flowers.' The head flowers of Aboukyu and Enmeirgiku are edible. They are used in vinegared dishes and as sashimi geisha. Its texture is softer than Enmei chrysanthemum.

Common name: Shokuyougiku (scientific name: Chrysanthemum ’Shokuyougiku', origin: horticultural variety, height: 50-100 cm, radiate symmetrical flowers, clustered inflorescences, tongue-shaped flowers. Flower: yellow, reddish purple, small to large, Diameter: 4-11 cm, Flowering season: October-November, Use: edible.