noun
Dalmatian chrysanthemum; Dalmatian pyrethrum; Dalmatian pellitory
A plant species (Tanacetum cinerariifolium) known for its insecticidal properties; the name is usually written in katakana.
See also: 除虫菊 (じょちゅうぎく)
シロバナムシヨケギクから抽出した成分が、天然の殺虫剤として使われている。
Ingredients extracted from Dalmatian chrysanthemum are used as a natural insecticide.
除虫菊 is a broader term for insect-repelling chrysanthemums, while シロバナムシヨケギク specifically refers to the white-flowered Dalmatian species.
The name is a compound of 白花 (white flower), 虫除け (insect repellent), and 菊 (chrysanthemum), describing the plant's appearance and use.