What is a chrysanthemum or 'mum'?

What is a chrysanthemum or 'mum'?

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A chrysanthemum is like your grandma's flower, something you see in her garden. It's usually lavender, amber, yellow, or white, and maybe a three-foot-tall flower. People often think they chrysanthemums are daisies, but they're not; they're mums.