Florist's Daisy

[AlanLichty]

Florist's Daisy is one of the ascribed names for the blooms of Chrysanthemum x morifolium or garden mum. The plant has been cultivated since 500 BCE in China where it was originally used for medicines prior to being bred for its beautiful blooms. There are over 30,000 cultivars of this plant. This specimen was in a pot on a rack near the entrance of a grocery store I visited yesterday.

C&C always welcome.

 

[JimFox]

You do see these in florist shops, so I guess the name fits. It's a pretty looking flower, and I like how you captured it Alan.

 

[AlanLichty]

You do see these in florist shops, so I guess the name fits. It's a pretty looking flower, and I like how you captured it Alan.

Thanks Jim - I was amazed at how long this plant has been cultivated but the early use for medicines separates it from most ornamentals.

 

[Jameel Hyder]

Beautiful flowers and I like how you composed it.

 

[AlanLichty]

Beautiful flowers and I like how you composed it.

Thanks Jameel - framed so you don't see the rack the pot is sitting on