The name of this plant may have derived from the Greek word Athanaton meaning immortal. According to legend, it was given to Ganymede to make him immortal.
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Latin name: Tanacetum vulgare
Family: Asteraceae
Folk name: bitter buttons, cow bitter, golden buttons
Habitat: Hedgerows, waysides, waste places
Part Used: Leaves, flowers, stems
Medicinal Use: Used to aid menstruation and for parasitesan old superstition claimed that putting a tansy flower in your shoe would ensure a safe journey
Wikipedia Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tansy
