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feverfew

Tanacetum parthenium

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Asterales ›Family: Asteraceae ›Genus: Tanacetum

About

Tanacetum parthenium, feverfew, is a flowering plant in the daisy family Asteraceae. It is a traditional medicinal herb which is commonly used to prevent migraine headaches, and is also occasionally grown for ornament. It is also commonly seen in the literature by its synonyms, Chrysanthemum parthenium and Pyrethrum parthenium. It is also sometimes referred to as bachelor's buttons or featherfew.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of feverfew?
The scientific name of feverfew is Tanacetum parthenium.
What is the conservation status of feverfew?
The feverfew has a conservation status of NNA.
What kingdom does feverfew belong to?
feverfew belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does feverfew belong to?
feverfew belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does feverfew belong to?
feverfew belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does feverfew belong to?
feverfew belongs to the order Asterales.
What family does feverfew belong to?
feverfew belongs to the family Asteraceae.
What genus does feverfew belong to?
feverfew belongs to the genus Tanacetum.