Edible-leaved chrysanthemum Compositae Chrysanthemum coronarium L. Crown Daisy Garland chrysanthemum C. spatiosum Bail. Magness et al. These two species are used sparingly as pot herbs. For that purpose young plants are harvested when 4 to 6 inches high.
Leaves are glabrous, lobed, and grow as a rosette.
They are aromatic and are cooked like spinach. In exposure of edible parts they are comparable to spinach.