Flower that is emblematic of the Japanese royal family (13)

I believe the answer is:

chrysanthemum

(Other definitions for chrysanthemum that I've seen before include "Perennial" , "Popular garden flower" , "National flower of Japan" , "Flower depicted on Japanese Imperial flag" , "Flower, literally golden one" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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