Chrysanthemum Cinerariifolium (Noun)
Meaning
White-flowered pyrethrum of Balkan area whose pinnate leaves are white and silky-hairy below; source of an insecticide; sometimes placed in genus Chrysanthemum.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Chrysanthemum cinerariifolium is an annual plant that contains pyrethrum, which is used as a natural insecticide.
- The flowers of Chrysanthemum cinerariifolium are white with a yellow center, producing seeds that are used to produce more plants for insecticide production.
- Insecticides made from Chrysanthemum cinerariifolium are considered safe for use around pets and humans.
- Chrysanthemum cinerariifolium is a daisy-like flower that grows in the Balkan region and is cultivated for its insecticidal properties.
- Pyrethrum, derived from Chrysanthemum cinerariifolium, is used to control a wide range of insects, including mosquitoes and moths.