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Feverfew

Tanacetum parthenium

Field notes

Tanacetum parthenium, known as feverfew, is a flowering plant in the daisy family, Asteraceae. It may be grown as an ornament, and may be identified by its synonyms, Chrysanthemum parthenium and Pyrethrum parthenium. Having its origin in the Balkans region, it is now distributed worldwide.

Although long used in traditional medicine, there is no clinical evidence that it has any therapeutic effects.

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55 native animals
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Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Herbaceous plants
Light: Full sun Part shade
Moisture: Well drained Moist
Soil: Sand Loam Organic
Soil pH: Acid Neutral Alkaline
Drought tolerant: Yes
Deer resistant: Yes
Habit: Clumping Mounding
Plant type: Perennial

From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.