Chrysanthemum

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About Chrysanthemum
Wikipedia Article About Chrysanthemum on Wikipedia

Chrysanthemum is a genus of about 30 species of perennial flowering plants in the family Asteraceae, native to Asia and northeastern Europe.

The genus once included many more species, but was split several decades ago into several genera; the naming of the genera has been contentious, but a ruling of the International Code of Botanical Nomenclature in 1999 has resulted in the defining species of the genus being changed to Chrysanthemum indicum, thereby restoring the economically important florist's chrysanthemum to the genus Chrysanthemum. These species were, after the splitting of the genus but before the ICBN ruling, commonly treated under the genus name Dendranthema.

The other species previously treated in the narrow view of the genus Chrysanthemum are now transferred to the genus Glebionis. The other genera split off from Chrysanthemum include Argyranthemum, Leucanthemopsis, Leucanthemum, Rhodanthemum, and Tanacetum.

The species of Chrysanthemum are herbaceous perennial plants growing to 50-150 cm tall, with deeply lobed leaves and large flowerheads, white, yellow or pink in the wild species.

Chrysanthemum species are used as food plants by the larvae of some Lepidoptera species - see list of Lepidoptera which feed on Chrysanthemum.

Buying Chrysanthemum
Although Chrysanthemum is one of the most popular vegetables used in different dishes, you can get it for a very reasonable price. If you are cooking for a large family, you will want to purchase larger quantities of Chrysanthemum and store them properly. The cost of this vegetable varies depending on many different factors, such as marketplace location, local competition, type of Chrysanthemum that you want to purchase and so on. An older Chrysanthemum will most likely cost less than a freshly picked one, but this also depends on where you buy it from, as some stores might not differentiate their vegetables like this.

Preparing Chrysanthemum
With an ever-increasing speed of life, cooking times are now more important than ever. Cooking Chrysanthemum is fast and easy, thus recommending this vegetable as a good first choice for many meals. When cooking this vegetable you should try and slice it up, so that you diminish cooking time even further. Most dishes using Chrysanthemum require you to prepare it before starting the dish, but only call for cooking it for a short time. Sine this vegetable cooks so quickly, it’s a good idea to supervise it closely so that it doesn’t get overcooked.

Cooking Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is often one of the main ingredients used in many vegetable dishes. Traditional cooking recipes from all over the world have a special place devoted for just Chrysanthemum. From soups, appetizers and delicious salads, this vegetable is also used in stews and as a side. Cooking Chrysanthemum is easy and rewarding, since this vegetable has a high nutritional value. In most cases, eating this vegetable raw or cooking it very lightly is the best way to preserve the enzymes and vitamins contained within. Micro-waving is also quite popular, but studies have shown that a large proportion of the vitamins are lost during this process. Since Chrysanthemum is quick to cook and requires very little preparation, many chefs favor it as one of the main vegetables of any dish they create.


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There are so many ways in which you can use Chrysanthemum. Cook it in soups, chop it up and toss it in salads or use it as a side dish for different meat dishes. The list of Chrysanthemum recipes is almost endless, mainly because this is a very popular vegetable in many countries and chefs are always coming up with innovative ways of preparing Chrysanthemum. Many vegetarian menus place Chrysanthemum within the top ten plants, but this nutritious vegetable is also used in many meat-based dishes.

Salads
If there is a modern favorite vegetable that you can use in salads it has to be Chrysanthemum. This tasty and highly nutritious plant offers a perfect blend of taste, density and shape for any salad. Use it in strictly vegetarian dishes and salads or mix it up with fish or different dressings and sauces for an unforgettable taste.

Side Dishes
Although Chrysanthemum has all the main qualities to become the “attraction” of the table, it is often used as a side dish. Many popular side dish recipes include Chrysanthemum on their ingredient list, as this vegetable offers the right mix of taste and visual elements. Meat is often accompanied by Chrysanthemum, as this creates and excellent balance from many point of view. From a nutritional point of view, Chrysanthemum is a perfect complementary element for all sorts of meat, as it offers vitamins and soluble fibers. Using Chrysanthemum in side dish recipes is also recommended because it aids digestion and makes even a heavier meal feel light.

Soups
Together with different other vegetables, Chrysanthemum is one of the main ingredients of several tasty soups that are enjoyed all over the world. Since Chrysanthemum takes a short time to cook, it’s a favorite vegetable ingredient for many cooks and professional chefs. In many recipes you will notice that the Chrysanthemum is only added towards the end of the preparation time – this is because it cooks rapidly and adding it late enables it to keep most of its nutritious elements. Often combined with chopped and minced veggies, Chrysanthemum may be used in different shapes as part of a soup.

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