chrysanthemum

• Planta perenne herbácea, originaria de Eurasia, con flores llamativas y coloridas en capítulos, cultivada ampliamente como ornamental y utilizada a veces con fines medicinales o culinarios.

A noun referring to any of numerous perennial Old World herbs with showy, brightly colored flower heads, widely cultivated as ornamental plants.

1. Flower of the plantB1formal

   The bloom or blossom produced by a chrysanthemum plant, often used in floral arrangements.

   Flor del crisantemo

   • She received a beautiful bouquet of chrysanthemums for her birthday.
   • The garden was full of yellow and white chrysanthemums in autumn.
   • He placed a single chrysanthemum in a vase on the table.

   Sinónimosmum

2. Plant speciesB2formalscientific

   Any of numerous perennial Old World herbs belonging to the genera Chrysanthemum, Argyranthemum, Dendranthema, or Tanacetum, known for their showy, brightly colored flower heads and widely cultivated as ornamentals.

   Crisantemo

   • Chrysanthemums are popular garden plants in many temperate regions.
   • The botanical garden has a special section dedicated to chrysanthemum species.
   • Farmers cultivate chrysanthemums for both decorative and commercial purposes.

   Sinónimosmum