Etymology: Tanacetum: from the medieval Latin name tanazita, in turn derived from Greek athanasia, "immortality," of uncertain application to this taxa
Plants: perennial forb
Flowers: head white
Conservation Status: Introduced - escaped

Flora of North America: Flora of North America USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos Purple Sage - Ethnobotanical Information: Detailed usage, preparation, and other helpful information Southwest School of Botanical Medicine: Britton & Brown Illustrated Flora - 2nd Edition (1913) "An Illustrated Flora of the Northern United States and Canada"