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Flowers
Ox-Eye Daisy
(Leucanthemum vulgare)
Summary
| Order | Family | Genus |
|---|---|---|
|
(Asterales) |
Daisy Family
(Asteraceae) |
(Leucanthemum) |
Overview
The Ox-eye daisy grows in grassy fields. It litterally just looks like a giant version of the common daisy but is in a different genus (Common daisy is in the genus Bellis). Often used as an ornimental flower.
Quite common and a food source so a good one to know.
Species
Click below for more information of individual species at Plants For A Future website (PFAF.org)
Click below for more information of individual species at Plants For A Future website (PFAF.org)
Gallery and Identification
Flowers - A white centre surrounded but white petals. Stem - Has fine 'fury' hairs. Leaves - Toothed, dark green. Form a rosette around the base of the flower. Height - Up to 80cm. Fruit - Achenes Distribution - Found all over the UK and Europe.
Food
- Roots
- Leaves
- Young stems
- Unopened buds