Plant families

Asteraceae

Daisy / sunflower family

Draft · pending review

Daisy / sunflower family. One of the largest flowering-plant families, recognised by composite flower heads made of many tiny florets. Rich in bitter sesquiterpene lactones and a frequent source of both medicines and allergens.

Herbs in this family (18)

Also in this family

Notable members not (yet) in the database.

  • Chicory
  • Sunflower
  • Elecampane
  • Boneset
  • Tansy
  • Gravel root
  • Artichoke
  • Yarrow
  • Milk thistle
  • Burdock