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Pyrethrum

Tanacetum coccineum

Taxonomy

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

About

Pyrethrum was a genus of several Old World plants now classified as Chrysanthemum or Tanacetum (e.g., C. coccineum) which are cultivated as ornamentals for their showy flower heads. Pyrethrum continues to be used as a common name for plants formerly included in the genus Pyrethrum. Pyrethrum is also the name of a natural insecticide made from the dried flower heads of Chrysanthemum cinerariifolium and Chrysanthemum coccineum.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pyrethrum?
The scientific name of Pyrethrum is Tanacetum coccineum.
What kingdom does Pyrethrum belong to?
Pyrethrum belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Pyrethrum belong to?
Pyrethrum belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Pyrethrum belong to?
Pyrethrum belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does Pyrethrum belong to?
Pyrethrum belongs to the order Asterales.
What family does Pyrethrum belong to?
Pyrethrum belongs to the family Asteraceae.
What genus does Pyrethrum belong to?
Pyrethrum belongs to the genus Tanacetum.