Shungiku Garland Round Leaf (Edible Chrysanthemum)

 Glebionis cornonaria Seeds per packet ~ 100 Germination: 50 %  (November 2024) Packed for 2025 Origins and History Shungiku, also known as Garland Chrysanthemum, Crown Daisy, or Edible Chrysanthemum, has deep cultural roots across Asia and the Mediterranean. The plant originates in the Mediterranean basin, where it grew wild and was appreciated as both a medicinal and culinary herb. Over centuries, it traveled eastward and became especially significant in Japan, China, and Korea. In Japan it is called Shungiku, meaning “spring chrysanthemum”) and has been cherished for centuries in soups and hot pot dishes. The “Round Leaf” heirloom variety is notable for its smooth, broad leaves compared to the more common serrated-leaf types, and it has been carefully preserved by seedkeepers for its tender texture and mild flavor. Appearance and Characteristics This heirloom variety produces lush green, rounded leaves that are more oval and less jagged than the typical serrated-leaf shungiku. The p