Daisys
Daisies are a common name for several flowering plants in the family Asteraceae, notably the common daisy (Bellis perennis) and the oxeye daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare), as well as many garden cultivars such as the Shasta daisy (Leucanthemum × superbum). They are typically herbaceous perennials with a single flower head on a stem and a flat, rounded appearance. The name derives from Old English daeges eages, meaning “day’s eye,” in reference to the habit of opening in the day and closing at night.
A typical daisy inflorescence is a composite head consisting of white ray florets surrounding a yellow central
Daisies are native to Europe and western Asia but have become naturalized worldwide. They commonly grow in
Ecologically, daisies attract bees and butterflies and are valued as bright, long-lasting ornamentals and cut flowers.