corn chrysanthemum
Glebionis segetum Fourr.
Glebionis segetum, commonly known as corn chrysanthemum, is a flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to the eastern Mediterranean but has become naturalized in regions across Europe, North America, and Asia. The species was reclassified from the genus Chrysanthemum to Glebionis following taxonomic revisions to preserve the name Chrysanthemum for horticultural species.
Description
Glebionis segetum is an herbaceous annual or biennial plant characterized by its bright yellow, daisy-like flowers with a dark central disc. The leaves are lanceolate and alternate along the stem, and the plant typically grows to a height of 30 to 60 cm. The inflorescences are solitary or in small clusters, and the plant is often found in disturbed soils and cultivated fields.
Habitat
This species is commonly found in agricultural fields, especially in cereal crops such as corn and wheat, as well as in roadsides, meadows, and other disturbed habitats. It thrives in temperate climates and is well adapted to open, sunny environments with well-drained soils.
Cultivation
Glebionis segetum is not typically cultivated for ornamental or commercial purposes, but it can be grown in gardens for its vibrant yellow flowers. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils and is relatively easy to grow from seed. The plant is often considered a weed in agricultural settings due to its ability to thrive in cultivated fields.
Uses
Historically, Glebionis segetum has been used in traditional herbal medicine for its potential anti-inflammatory and digestive properties. The plant is also used as a source of nectar for pollinators and can serve as a cover crop in some agricultural practices. However, it is not widely used in modern horticulture or agriculture.
Other common names
Corndaisycorn chrysanthemumcorn-marigoldCorn Marigoldcorn daisyyellow oxeye
Distribution
Newfoundland · New Brunswick · Nova Scotia · Ontario · Prince Edward Island · Quebec · IE · FO · GB · PT · BY · Flanders · BA · SE · CZ · PL · IN · CH · AL · Antioquia · NO · DK · BR · CA · LT · Alaska · conterminous 48 United States · Belgium · Brussels-Capital Region · Flemish Region
Synonyms
Chrysanthemum segetumChrysanthemum welwitschiiXanthophthalmum segetumPinardia segetumChrysanthemum holophyllumMatricaria segetumPyrethrum umbrosumChrysanthemum segetaleChrysanthemum umbrosumChamaemelum segetumLeucanthemum segetumChrysanthemum laciniatumXantophtalmum segetum
