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Tanacetum parthenium

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Common names

47 names · 30 languages
EnglishYour language
+7 more namesShow fewer names
  • Maids[1]
  • Manzanilla[1]
  • Matricaria
  • Mid Summer Daisy[1]
  • Pale Maids[1]
  • Pellitory[1]
  • Wild Chamomile[1]
Other languages (29)
Dutch
French
Arabic
  • أقحوان زهرة الذهب[4]
Bulgarian
  • Моминска вратига[4]
Chinese (Simplified)
Chinese (Traditional)
Czech
  • řimbaba obecná[4]
Danish
Estonian
  • lõhnav neitsikummel[4]
  • lõhnav püreeter[4]
Finnish
  • reunuspietaryrtti[4]
Galician
  • Herba de Santa María[4]
German
  • Mutterkraut[3]
  • Mutterkraut-Wucherblume[2][4]
Greek
  • Βάλσαμο[4]
Hungarian
  • őszi varádics[4]
Italian
Japanese
  • ナツシロギク[4]
  • マトリカリア[4]
Lithuanian
  • Vaistinis skaistenis[4]
Norwegian
Polish
  • Wrotycz maruna[4]
  • Złocień maruna[4]
Portuguese
Russian
  • Пижма девичья[4]
Slovak
  • rimbaba obyčajná[4]
Slovenian
  • beli vratič[4]
Spanish
Swedish
Tepehuano
Turkish
  • beyaz papatya[4]
Ukrainian
  • Пижмо дівоче[4]
Welsh
  • Wermod wen[4]
Sources & name notes (4)

Names recorded in our plant catalogue and botanical sources, grouped by language. Usage can vary by region.

Numbered references identify names recorded by an external source. Other names are from our plant catalogue.

[1] Tanacetum parthenium — Plant Toolbox common names ↗

NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox; English common names in a United States horticultural reference.

Source records
  • Feverfew — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(3); heading: Common Name(s):; Tanacetum parthenium.
  • Altamiza — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(1); heading: Common Name(s):; Tanacetum parthenium.
  • Bachelor's Buttons — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(2); heading: Common Name(s):; Tanacetum parthenium.
  • Maids — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(4); heading: Common Name(s):; Tanacetum parthenium.
  • Manzanilla — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(5); heading: Common Name(s):; Tanacetum parthenium.
  • Mid Summer Daisy — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(6); heading: Common Name(s):; Tanacetum parthenium.
  • Pale Maids — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(7); heading: Common Name(s):; Tanacetum parthenium.
  • Pellitory — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(8); heading: Common Name(s):; Tanacetum parthenium.
  • Wild Chamomile — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(9); heading: Common Name(s):; Tanacetum parthenium.
[2] Tanacetum parthenium — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

Community-curated iNaturalist taxonomy. This is a common-name attestation, not an independent botanical determination.

Source records
  • feverfew — results[0].names[1]; taxon id 54520; Tanacetum parthenium.
  • Moederkruid — results[0].names[2]; taxon id 54520; Tanacetum parthenium.
  • Grande camomille — results[0].names[3]; taxon id 54520; Tanacetum parthenium.
  • Mutterkraut-Wucherblume — results[0].names[4]; taxon id 54520; Tanacetum parthenium.
  • Altamisa — results[0].names[5]; taxon id 54520; Tanacetum parthenium.
  • Artemisa — results[0].names[7]; taxon id 54520; Tanacetum parthenium.
  • Partenio — results[0].names[12]; taxon id 54520; Tanacetum parthenium.
  • Artemigem-dos-jardins — results[0].names[29]; taxon id 54520; Tanacetum parthenium.
  • Margaridinha — results[0].names[31]; taxon id 54520; Tanacetum parthenium.
  • Samambainha — results[0].names[30]; taxon id 54520; Tanacetum parthenium.
[3] Catalogue of Life 2026-08-20 — Tanacetum parthenium ↗

Common names from World Plants, version 26.05, reproduced in Catalogue of Life 2026-08-20. License: CC BY.

Source records
  • Mutterkraut (DE); Feverfew (EN); Hierba de Santa Maria (ES) — VernacularName.tsv, line 143413; taxon 7BJ6P.
[4] Tanacetum parthenium — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

Community-curated iNaturalist taxonomy; common-name attestation, not an independent botanical determination.

Source records
  • feverfew — results[0].names[1]; taxon id 54520; Tanacetum parthenium.
  • Moederkruid — results[0].names[2]; taxon id 54520; Tanacetum parthenium.
  • Grande camomille — results[0].names[3]; taxon id 54520; Tanacetum parthenium.
  • Mutterkraut-Wucherblume — results[0].names[4]; taxon id 54520; Tanacetum parthenium.
  • Altamisa — results[0].names[5]; taxon id 54520; Tanacetum parthenium.
  • Artemisa — results[0].names[7]; taxon id 54520; Tanacetum parthenium.
  • Partenio — results[0].names[12]; taxon id 54520; Tanacetum parthenium.
  • Artemigem-dos-jardins — results[0].names[29]; taxon id 54520; Tanacetum parthenium.
  • Margaridinha — results[0].names[31]; taxon id 54520; Tanacetum parthenium.
  • Samambainha — results[0].names[30]; taxon id 54520; Tanacetum parthenium.
  • Пижма девичья — results[0].names[8]; taxon id 54520; Tanacetum parthenium.
  • řimbaba obecná — results[0].names[9]; taxon id 54520; Tanacetum parthenium.
  • Matrem — results[0].names[10]; taxon id 54520; Tanacetum parthenium.
  • matrem — results[0].names[11]; taxon id 54520; Tanacetum parthenium.
  • reunuspietaryrtti — results[0].names[13]; taxon id 54520; Tanacetum parthenium.
  • Vaistinis skaistenis — results[0].names[14]; taxon id 54520; Tanacetum parthenium.
  • ナツシロギク — results[0].names[15]; taxon id 54520; Tanacetum parthenium.
  • マトリカリア — results[0].names[16]; taxon id 54520; Tanacetum parthenium.
  • mattram — results[0].names[17]; taxon id 54520; Tanacetum parthenium.
  • lõhnav neitsikummel — results[0].names[18]; taxon id 54520; Tanacetum parthenium.
  • lõhnav püreeter — results[0].names[19]; taxon id 54520; Tanacetum parthenium.
  • Βάλσαμο — results[0].names[20]; taxon id 54520; Tanacetum parthenium.
  • 小白菊 — results[0].names[21]; taxon id 54520; Tanacetum parthenium.
  • Моминска вратига — results[0].names[22]; taxon id 54520; Tanacetum parthenium.
  • 小白菊 — results[0].names[23]; taxon id 54520; Tanacetum parthenium.
  • Uy jak — results[0].names[24]; taxon id 54520; Tanacetum parthenium.
  • beli vratič — results[0].names[25]; taxon id 54520; Tanacetum parthenium.
  • Пижмо дівоче — results[0].names[26]; taxon id 54520; Tanacetum parthenium.
  • Herba de Santa María — results[0].names[27]; taxon id 54520; Tanacetum parthenium.
  • أقحوان زهرة الذهب — results[0].names[28]; taxon id 54520; Tanacetum parthenium.
  • Wrotycz maruna — results[0].names[32]; taxon id 54520; Tanacetum parthenium.
  • Złocień maruna — results[0].names[33]; taxon id 54520; Tanacetum parthenium.
  • őszi varádics — results[0].names[34]; taxon id 54520; Tanacetum parthenium.
  • beyaz papatya — results[0].names[35]; taxon id 54520; Tanacetum parthenium.
  • Wermod wen — results[0].names[36]; taxon id 54520; Tanacetum parthenium.
  • rimbaba obyčajná — results[0].names[37]; taxon id 54520; Tanacetum parthenium.
Plant references

Source-backed information

Published observations for this plant. Each reference supports the information beside it.

Taxonomy
Tanacetum parthenium is an accepted species in Catalogue of Life.

Taxonomic treatment in the August 2026 release; the catalogue record name is preserved.

Sources [1]
Botanical family
Asteraceae

Family in the cited taxonomic treatment.

Sources [1]
Mature height
0.3–0.91 m

NC State Extension profile. Converted from the source range in feet and inches; mature size varies with growing conditions.

Sources [2]
Mature spread
0.3–0.61 m

NC State Extension profile. Converted from the source range in feet and inches; mature size varies with growing conditions.

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Plant habit
Clumping; Mounding

NC State Extension profile.

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Life cycle
Perennial

NC State Extension profile.

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Growth rate
Rapid

NC State Extension profile.

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Light
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day); Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)

NC State Extension profile.

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Moisture and drainage
Good Drainage; Moist

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Soil texture
High Organic Matter; Loam (Silt); Sand

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Soil pH
Acid (<6.0); Alkaline (>8.0); Neutral (6.0-8.0)

NC State Extension profile. These source categories do not certify the catalogue’s numeric pH interval.

Sources [2]
Flowering season
Summer

NC State Extension profile. Seasons reflect the source region and do not verify the catalogue’s exact flowering months.

Sources [2]
Reported wildlife attraction
Listed as attracting: bees, butterflies, hummingbirds.

NC State Extension profile. Broad wildlife categories; this does not establish flower visits by a named bee species or quantify nectar and pollen.

Sources [2]
Native range
SE. Europe to W. Himalaya.

Explicit native locality records in Kew WCVP v16; introduced and doubtful distributions excluded. Continent conversion follows the documented geographic mapping.

Sources [3]
Catalogue ratings

Who this plant supports

Honey bees

Low suitability
Nectar value Low
Pollen value Low
Agroforestry database

Complete plant information

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Structure

Vegetation layer
Herbaceous
Size
Small
Dimensions
0.60 m high × 0.30 m wide
Growth rate
Moderate
Lifecycle
Perennial

Site conditions

USDA hardiness
5-8
Moisture
Well-drained, Moist
Soil
Sandy, Loamy, Clay
pH
Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Light
Sun

Uses

Edible parts
Seasoning, Tea
Functions
Essential oil, Repellent, Fragrant
Edibility
2 out of 5
Medicinal value
5 out of 5

The dried flowers are often used as a flavoring in the preparation of various pastries. This plant is used in the kitchen to give certain foods a delicious aromatic and bitter taste. The dried flowers are also used to make tea.

Sources and references

References for the information marked with source numbers on this page.

Sources checked
  1. Catalogue of Life Tanacetum parthenium — Catalogue of Life COL26.8

    COL26.8 (2026-08-20). Contributing checklist: Synonymic Checklists of the Vascular Plants of the World. This is taxonomic evidence, not an independent ecological study.

    Supports: TaxonomyBotanical family
    Relevant sections
    • Taxonomy: NameUsage.tsv line 2680654; ID 7BJ6P; rank species; status accepted
    • Botanical family: NameUsage.tsv line 2680654; ID 7BJ6P; rank species; status accepted

    Source checked on .

    Source data licence: CC BY 4.0.

  2. NC State Extension Tanacetum parthenium — Plant Toolbox

    NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. Growing conditions and seasons reflect its United States horticultural context.

    Supports: Mature heightMature spreadPlant habitLife cycleGrowth rateLightMoisture and drainageSoil textureSoil pHFlowering seasonReported wildlife attraction
    Relevant sections
    • Mature height: Dimensions / Height
    • Mature spread: Dimensions / Width
    • Plant habit: Habit/Form
    • Life cycle: Life Cycle
    • Growth rate: Growth Rate
    • Light: Light
    • Moisture and drainage: Soil Drainage
    • Soil texture: Soil Texture
    • Soil pH: Soil pH
    • Flowering season: Flower Bloom Time
    • Reported wildlife attraction: Attracts

    Source checked on .

  3. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew Tanacetum parthenium — Kew WCVP native distribution

    Native distribution and taxonomic treatment from the official WCVP v16 export (4 June 2026). The link opens the corresponding POWO taxon. Source rows are retained in the native-range audit archive.

    Supports: Native range
    Relevant sections
    • Native range: WCVP v16; wcvp_names.csv lines 189518; wcvp_distribution.csv native locality lines 1489818, 1489819, 1489820, 1489825, 1489826, 1489829, 1489850, 1489851, 1489853, 1489854, 1489855, 1489857, 1489868, 1489869

    Source checked on .

    Source data licence: CC BY 3.0.