Shen Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Grass (cǎo) 茼 Kangxi strokes: 12 Page 1029, Entry 14 Encyclopedia of Characters (Pianhai) Pronounced tong. Corrected Dictionary (Zhengzitong) quoting History of Letters and Objects (Hanshi wuxingzhi) states: The crown daisy chrysanthemum has a fragrant scent and can be eaten.