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  • English
    • feverfew
  • Dutch
    • Moederkruid
  • French
    • Grande camomille
  • German
    • Mutterkraut-Wucherblume
  • Scientific names
    • Tanacetum parthenium

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Observer

ablevins

Date

Apr 28, 2012 03:08 PM PDT

Description

This patch was seen in a ditch with some unidentified wild-grasses. It was a fairly large patch and seemed to be in good health.

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What

feverfew Tanacetum parthenium

Observer

anita363

Date

Jul 18, 2007 07:34 PM EDT

Description

Flash shot at dusk for ID purposes, but I liked the way it came out. Who'd'a thunk? Little suburban weed.

Feverfew has been used for migraine prevention, and there is some evidence that it may be effective.

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Observer

misternatural

Date

Mar 27, 2012
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Description from Wikipedia

Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium; syn. Chrysanthemum parthenium (L.) Pers., Pyrethrum parthenium Sm.) is a traditional medicinal herb which is found in many old gardens, and is also occasionally grown for ornament. The plant grows into a small bush up to around 46 cm (18 in) high, with citrus-scented leaves and is covered by flowers reminiscent of daisies. It spreads rapidly, and they will cover a wide area after a few years. It is also commonly seen in the literature...

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