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How did the flower chrysanthemum get it's name?In: Home and Garden |
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From the Greek khrūsanthemon, meaning gold flower
: khrūs-, khrūso-, chryso- + anthemon, flower (from anthos).
The chrysanthemum, the Flower of Happiness, was so revered in Japan that only the nobles could grow it. - Unknown
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