A New Variety of the Genus Chrysanthemum L. from China

Chrysanthemum vestitum(Hemsl.)Stapf.var.latifolium J.Zhou et J.Y.Chen,a new variety of the genus Chrysanthemum L.from China is reported.The difference between the new variety and the original species is that the variety grows more vertically with more branches,having lanceolate or spatulate leaves narrower than those of the original species.The leaves are about 4-6 cm long and 2-3 cm wide.Diameter of the capitulum is about 3.5-4.5 cm,being smaller than that of the original species.The new variety mainly distributes in Hubei province and Funiu Shan Mountains in Henan province.Its drought resistance is stronger than that of the original species.The original species grows with fewer branches,having orbicular and ovoid leaves,4-7 cm long,3-5 cm wide.Diameter of its flower heads is larger,being about 4.5-5.0 cm.The species mainly distributes in the western slopes of Dabie Mountains in Anhui province.