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Oxeye Daisies

Leucanthemum

Oxeye Daisies are bright, cheerful flowers with white petals and a sunny yellow center. They grow in fields and gardens, making the world look more beautiful and happy!

Habitat: Grasslands

Appearance

The Oxeye Daisies has a classic appearance with brilliant white ray petals surrounding a sunny yellow disk center. Its flowers sit atop tall, slender, unbranched stems. This common wildflower is larger and taller than the everyday lawn daisy.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderAsteralesFamilyAsteraceaeGenusLeucanthemum
Oxeye Daisies
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Oxeye Daisies

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Snaps

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Interesting facts

Farmers sometimes dislike them, but Oxeye Daisies are vital food for many wild insects!

Its name 'daisy' comes from an old English phrase meaning 'day's eye' because it opens in the day!

The petals of an Oxeye Daisy often close up tight at night, as if the flower is going to sleep.

You can make a mild, soothing tea from the leaves and petals of Oxeye Daisies!

Special abilities

Ability

Pioneer Power

Oxeye Daisies can quickly establish in disturbed soils, helping to colonize new open areas for other plants.

Ability

Pollinator Beacon

Oxeye Daisies has bright, open flowers that act like a landing pad, guiding many insects to its nectar and pollen.

Ability

Tough Roots

Oxeye Daisies has a strong root system that helps it survive in poor soils and dry conditions.

Measurements & details

Height
30-90 cm
Spread
30-60 cm
Flower Size
3-6 cm
Bloom Season
Late spring to late summer
Edible
Yes
Toxicity
None
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

pollinates

European honey bee

Apis mellifera

collects nectar and pollen

pollinates

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Bombus impatiens

gathers pollen and nectar

shelters

Meadow Spittlebug

Philaenus spumarius

nymphs live in 'cuckoo spit' on stems

Traits

Also known as

Wild Daisy

Collections

Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always look but don't pick flowers in nature. They are homes for insects!

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is Oxeye Daisies?

30-90 cm

How wide does Oxeye Daisies spread?

30-60 cm

How big are the flowers on Oxeye Daisies?

3-6 cm

When does Oxeye Daisies bloom?

Late spring to late summer

Is Oxeye Daisies edible?

Yes

Is Oxeye Daisies toxic?

None

What is Oxeye Daisies's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is Oxeye Daisies pollinated?

Insect

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