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Chrysanthemum majus (Desf.) Asch.

syn: Chrysanthemum balsamita L.

Compositae

Costmary, Alecost, Balsam herb, Bible leaf, Bible-leaf mace, Mace, Mint geranium

We have information from several sources:

Lowman, M.S. and M. Birdseye. 1946. Savory Herbs: Culture and Use. Farmer's Bulletin No. 1977. USDA, Washington, DC.

Magness, J.R., G.M. Markle, C.C. Compton. 1971. Food and feed crops of the United States.