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| Identification |
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Genus
Tanacetum
Species
parthenium
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
feverfew
tansy
Family
ASTERACEAE
Specimen number
S6611
Data source
CrscntBlm;MedPl p139;Frgnt p101
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Perennial
Life span
3 - 10 years
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Various
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun
Water
Moist, well drained
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
The flowers of Tanacetum parthenium have a strongly rank smelling aroma. Tansy (also known as feverfew) does best in full sun. It likes moist, well drained soils.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
analgesic
febrifuge
antirheumatic
emmenagogue
bitter
Medicinal parts
Aerial parts
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
yes
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
Tanacetum parthenium has herbal applications as an analgesic, as a febrifuge, as an antirheumatic and as an emmenagogue. See the medicinal properties section for even more traditional herbal uses. Tansy (sometimes called feverfew) should not be used by anyone who is pregnant. Herbal remedies are only prepared from the aerial parts.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
strong,peculiar,disagreeable odor
Fragrance parts
Flowers
Fragrance intensity
Strong
Fragrance category
Rank
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Tanacetum parthenium is a perennial.
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