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"Saga-giku" (Chrysanthemum grandiflorum cv. Saga) belongs to Asteraceae (the Aster family). It is a perennial herb that is a group of ornamental chrysanthemums bred in Saga, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan, and is thought to have been established around the end of the Edo period (1603-1868). It is a medium-sized chrysanthemum with a diameter of 9 to 18 cm, and blooms later than the common chrysanthemums, around November. It is characterized by its thin, thread-like tubular petals. At Daikakuji Temple in Sagano, the tradition of making Shichi-Go-San in the style of the imperial court is still carried on today.
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