Chrysanthemum japonense is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is sometimes referred to by the common names ashizuri noji-giku Ashizuri (Japanese) meaning "Point wild roadside daisy" or gold / silver chrysanthemum in English).
It has 27 pairs of chromosomes. A perennial flowering plant, it has leaves between 3âÂÂ5 cm in length and flower heads that are 3âÂÂ4.5 cm with white petals. Typically, flowering occurs in October to December annually. It is the floral emblem of Hyà Âgo Prefecture.
Currently it is classified as semi-endangered. It is endemic to Japan in Shikoku (coastal area of Kochi prefecture and Ehime prefecture).
It is used in the manufacture of nojigiku alcohol.