Edible Organic Green Vegetables Daisy Flower Fresh Seeds for Planting Garden Outdoor Crown Daisy Seeds 3000+(Chrysanthemum coronarium)

Deep green serrated foliage supports abundant stalks of brilliant orange-yellow flowers, growing up to 4’ tall.Often grown as an ornamental, it attracts loads of pollinators to its bright flowers and has a pleasing herbaceous scent. Also known as literally “Spring Chrysanthemum” – both the flowers and leaves are edible, especially the tender shoots and young leaves. Other names include chrysanthemum greens, garland chrysanthemum, chop suey greens, crown daisy, kikuna, and mirabeles among others. The leaves are tender and slightly crunchy with mild, grassy, and sweet notes. The herbaceous flavor is similar to young mustard greens or spinach. The leaves are long, thin, and flat, growing in an alternating pattern divided into leaflets with serrated edges, 2-4” long. Young leaves are tender and slightly crunchy with older leaves having a more noticeable bitter bite. The flavor pairs well with tahini, mirin, sesame, soy sauce, dashi, lemon, garlic, nuts, rice vinegar, and other leafy greens. Chrysanthemum leaves are used widely in Korean, Chinese and Japanese dishes, often used to flavor soups, stews, hot pots, and stir-fries. Its special aromatic flavor is used like an herb. Best eaten raw or lightly cooked to keep the texture and nutrients intact.