Popular name: Qahwayan - wild chrysanthemum.
Scientific name: Anthemis deserti
Also called: May grass.
Description:
The flowering plant, which belongs to the Asteraceae family, is a seasonal species that grows up to 30 cm tall and blooms in spring.
Flower:
They are round-shaped flowers with multiple white petals and a yellow disc in the center. These flowers are a favorite of bees.
Uses and benefits:
It is used in medicine as well as being planted for decoration.
Hometown:
•The Levant and the Arabian Peninsula.
Climate and soil suitable for agriculture
Wild chrysanthemums grow well in temperate climates and sandy soil.
Planting method:
•Plants are grown from seeds. Wild chrysanthemums thrive in meadows and desert areas during the spring after rain falls on the seeds spread on the ground.