Chrysanthemum morifolium is a flowering plant species that belongs to the kingdom Plantae, subkingdom Tracheobionta, division Magnoliophyta, subdivision Magnoliophytina, class Magnoliopsida, subclass Asteridae, order Asterales, family Asteraceae, and genus Chrysanthemum. It is commonly known as the chrysanthemum or mum. The plant has a bushy habit with dark green leaves and a variety of colorful flowers.