Feverfew
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Feverfew
Tanacetum parthenium
Feverfew is a pretty plant with daisy-like flowers. People used to think it could help with fevers, but now we know it's just lovely to look at in gardens.
Habitat: Gardens
Appearance
The Feverfew is a bushy plant with bright green, deeply lobed leaves. It has numerous small, daisy-like flowers with white ray petals surrounding a sunny yellow disc center, making it look like a miniature daisy bush.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderAsteralesFamilyAsteraceaeGenusTanacetum
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
2/5 · Low
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Interesting facts
Feverfew belongs to the daisy family, like giant sunflowers and tiny dandelions!
Feverfew's name means 'fever reducer' in Latin, used by ancient people for fevers!
Its tiny seeds are super light, carried far by wind to find new homes!
Special oils in its leaves give Feverfew a strong, unique scent!
Special abilities
Ability
Scent Shield
Feverfew has strongly aromatic leaves that can deter some grazing animals from eating it.
Ability
Pollinator Beacon
Its abundant white-and-yellow flowers act like a bright signal, attracting many insects for pollination.
Ability
Seed Spreader
Feverfew produces many tiny, light seeds that are easily spread by wind, helping new plants grow far away.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 30-60 cm
- Spread
- 30-45 cm
- Flower Size
- 1-2 cm
- Bloom Season
- Summer
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- Mild
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
European honey bee
Apis mellifera
Visits flowers for nectar and pollen.
pollinates
Painted lady butterfly
Vanessa cardui
Feeds on nectar, aiding pollination.
eats
Green peach aphid
Myzus persicae
Sucks sap from leaves and stems.
Traits
Ornamental
Ornamental plants are cultivated primarily for their aesthetic appeal, enhancing landscapes and gardens with their attractive foliage, flowers, or form.
Fragrant Flower
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Medicinal
Medicinal plants possess chemical compounds that can be used for therapeutic purposes to treat illnesses or maintain health.
Also known as
Bachelor's ButtonsMaid's Bonnet
Safety
Danger
2/5 · Low
Enjoy feverfew's beauty from a safe distance and don't eat any part of the plant without asking an adult.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Feverfew?
30-60 cm
How wide does Feverfew spread?
30-45 cm
How big are the flowers on Feverfew?
1-2 cm
When does Feverfew bloom?
Summer
Is Feverfew edible?
Yes
Is Feverfew toxic?
Mild
What is Feverfew's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Feverfew pollinated?
Insect
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