The Ping Pong flower is actually a Chrysanthemum! Chrysanthemums are flowering plants of the genus Chrysanthemum in the Asteraceae family. They are sometimes called mums or chrysanths. The name “Chrysanthemum” is derived from the Greek words chrysos (gold), and anthemon (flower).There are 40 wild species of chrysanthemums and thousands of varieties created via selective breeding. Some varieties of daisies bloom with a single row of petals around a central core, while others are ruffled and doubled. They look like pom-poms insteadChrysanthemums are renowned for their vase life, and can last 3 weeks (or even longer!)