[Species evolution of Chinese flos Dendranthematis].
OBJECTIVE
To probe into the history and current situation and main producing areas of different species of Chinese Flos Dendranthematis.


METHODS
On-the-spot investigation, cultivation observation and literature study.


RESULTS
Morphological characteristics of different species of Flos Dendranthematis were clarified, and the historical changes of these species were studied.


CONCLUSIONS
Congju is related to Hangju. Boju is related to Huaiju. Jiju and Qiju, and Chuju is a distinctive species. These findings are important for the cultivation and processing of Chinese Flos Dendranthematis.
Anhui College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230038.
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D019659:Asteraceae / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000145:classification; D002681:China; D003247:Conservation of Natural Resources; D010802:Phylogeny; D010946:Plants, Medicinal / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000145:classification; D013045:Species Specificity