Glebionis coronaria

A leafy herb, the garland chrysanthemum is an annual plant. It has yellow ray florets grouped in small flower heads and aromatic, bipinnately lobed leaves. Its seeds are ribbed and winged cypselae. The vegetable grows very well in mild or slightly cold climates, but will go quickly into premature flowering in warm summer conditions. Seeds are sown in early spring and fall. "The plant is rich in minerals and vitamins with potassium concentrations at 610 mg/100 g and carotene at 3.4 g/100 g in edible portions. In addition, the plant contains various antioxidants (in stem, leaf, and root tissues) that have potential long-term benefits for human health, although toxic (dioxin) properties have also been observed. Extracts from C. coronarium var. spatiosum have been shown to inhibit growth of Lactobacillus casei, a beneficial human intestinal bacterium." == Culinary uses ==

The plant's greens are used in many Asian cuisines. Normally only the greens are consumed but the stronger tasting stalk can also be used. They can be simmered, steamed, stir fried, deep fried, or added to soups. When overcooked they can become bitter. In traditional food culture it is seen as "warming" and thus was primarily eaten when it was cold. In Vietnamese cuisine, the greens are known as cải cúc or tần ô, and are used in soup (canh) or as a side dish accompanying various noodle soups. In a hotpot, it is added at the last moment to the pot to avoid overcooking. In Crete, a variety of the species called mantilida (μαντηλίδα) has its tender shoots eaten raw or steamed by the locals (see Greek cuisine). Edible chrysanthemum leaves.jpg|Edible crown daisy leaves Ssukgat-namul.jpg|Korean ssukgat-namul (seasoned crown daisy side dish) KOCIS maeuntang, spicy fish soup (5035733642).jpg|Korean maeuntang (spicy fish soup) with crown daisy Udong.jpg|Korean udong noodles with crown daisy and eomuk (fish cakes) == Gallery ==

Chartzit24-1-09.jpg|Crown daisy flower Crown Daisy by Zachi Evenor - Israel 2016 IZE-15126.jpg|Crown daisies in blossom File:Glebionis coronarium Habitus Miguelturra.jpg|Habit File:Glebionis coronaria.jpg|All-yellow form File:Tần ô.jpg|As a vegetable File:Glebionis coronarium.jpg|Field of Crown daisies File:Crown daisy - Glebionis coronarium.jpg|Crown daisies in blossom File:Glebionis coronaria 'Oasis', Longwood Gardens 2022.jpg|Leaves of G. coronaria 'Oasis' == References ==