Dalmatian Chrysanthemum
= Ecological Role – Producer
= Carrier Medium – Pollen
= Synthetic Modifier – Stimulants / Relaxants
= Ecological Outcome – Changing organism behavior
= Description – Cultivated for pyrethrum and used as a natural pesticide.
- Kingdom: Plantae
· Scientific name: Tanacetum Cinerariifolium
· Habit: Flower
· Duration: Perennial
· Sex: Monoecious
- Lifespan: 6 to 20 years
· Germination:
· Maturation:
· Mature Height: 18 to 39 inches
· Growth Rate:
- Flower:
· Bloom Time: July to September
· Circadian Rhythm: Diurnal
· Abundance: High
· Size:
· Color: White, Yellow
· Scent:
- Leaf:
· Size:
· Color:
- Pollinator:
· Insect: Bees, Butterflies
- Pest:
· Insect:
- Essential Oil: Pyrethrum
· Insecticide: Natural eco-friendly pesticide that attacks the nervous system of all insects - inhibits female mosquitoes from biting, kills aphids, but also toxic to bees, butterflies and moths. It breaks down quickly though so doesn’t leave a lasting impact. Low toxicity to birds and mammals.
- Culture:
· Soil: Rocky ground, usually by the seashore
· Sun: Full Sun
- Conservation Status: G5 (Secure)
= Ecological Role – Producer
= Carrier Medium – Pollen
= Synthetic Modifier – Stimulants / Relaxants
= Ecological Outcome – Changing organism behavior
= Description – Cultivated for pyrethrum and used as a natural pesticide.
- Kingdom: Plantae
· Scientific name: Tanacetum Cinerariifolium
· Habit: Flower
· Duration: Perennial
· Sex: Monoecious
- Lifespan: 6 to 20 years
· Germination:
· Maturation:
· Mature Height: 18 to 39 inches
· Growth Rate:
- Flower:
· Bloom Time: July to September
· Circadian Rhythm: Diurnal
· Abundance: High
· Size:
· Color: White, Yellow
· Scent:
- Leaf:
· Size:
· Color:
- Pollinator:
· Insect: Bees, Butterflies
- Pest:
· Insect:
- Essential Oil: Pyrethrum
· Insecticide: Natural eco-friendly pesticide that attacks the nervous system of all insects - inhibits female mosquitoes from biting, kills aphids, but also toxic to bees, butterflies and moths. It breaks down quickly though so doesn’t leave a lasting impact. Low toxicity to birds and mammals.
- Culture:
· Soil: Rocky ground, usually by the seashore
· Sun: Full Sun
- Conservation Status: G5 (Secure)