Crown daisy (Glebionis coronaria) is a leafy annual herb from the Mediterranean, grown mainly for its edible greens in Asian cooking. It grows best in mild or slightly cool weather and bolts quickly to flower in hot summers.
Family
Asteraceae (Daisy family)
Grows as
Annual
Light
Full sun
Water
Keep the soil evenly moist, especially in dry spells, to keep the leaves tender.
Soil
Well-drained, fertile garden soil or a rich potting mix.
Temperature
10–24 °C is ideal; tolerates light frost but bolts in warm summer heat.
How easy
Easy
Safety
Not known to be toxic
Edible
Yes, some parts
Native range
Medit to C. Asia and Arabian Pen.
Climate
temperate
About
Glebionis coronaria, formerly called Chrysanthemum coronarium, is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region. It is cultivated and naturalized in East Asia and in scattered locations in North America.
Glebionis coronaria is used as a leaf vegetable. English language common names include garland chrysanthemum, chrysanthemum greens, edible chrysanthemum, crowndaisy chrysanthemum, chop suey greens, crown daisy, and Japanese greens.
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.
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The care summary was written by AI (Claude, Anthropic) from the sources on this page, with general growing knowledge where they are silent. Check before relying on it.
Life form, climate and native range: World Checklist of Vascular Plants, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (CC BY 3.0), reformatted; see Plants of the World Online.