Ohio State University Plant Dictionary

Scientific Name:
Tanacetum vulgare crispum

Family:
Curly Tansy

Family:
Asteraceae (also known as Compositae)

Description:
Common Tansy rarely flowers, but spreads rapidly throughout the garden via its underground root system if not frequently checked. The variety crispum has leaves that are more finely dissected and is not quite as aggressive as the species form.

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