Daisy
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Daisy
Bellis perennis
Daisies are beautiful flowers with white petals and a yellow center. They grow in meadows, gardens, and fields, adding a touch of charm to the landscape.
Habitat: Meadows, Gardens, Fields
Appearance
The Daisy has bright white petals forming a fringe around a dense, golden-yellow center. Its small, spoon-shaped green leaves grow in a flat rosette close to the ground, with flowers rising on slender, leafless stems, making it distinct from many larger wildflowers.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderAsteralesFamilyAsteraceaeGenusBellis
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Snaps
45
Interesting facts
Ancient Romans used crushed daisies to help heal wounds for their soldiers!
Daisies are super tough; they can even grow through cracks in pavement!
Its name, 'Daisy,' means 'day's eye' because its petals open to the sun!
You can eat young daisy leaves and petals; they add a peppery flavor to salads!
Special abilities
Ability
Day's Eye Reflex
Daisy can fold its white petals inwards at night to protect its delicate pollen from dew and cold, then reopens them to greet the sun.
Ability
Mower Survival
Daisy has a low-growing rosette of leaves that helps it survive being mown or trampled, quickly recovering in lawns and fields.
Ability
Super Flower Power
Daisy has many tiny individual flowers packed into one 'flower head', making it a super-efficient target for attracting various insect pollinators.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 10-20 cm
- Spread
- 10-20 cm
- Flower Size
- 1.5-3 cm
- Bloom Season
- Spring to Autumn
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
European Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
Gathers nectar and pollen from daisy flowers.
eaten by
European Rabbit
Oryctolagus cuniculus
Graze on daisy leaves and flower heads.
pollinates
Buff-tailed Bumblebee
Bombus terrestris
Visits daisies for nectar and pollen.
eaten by
Garden Snail
Helix aspersa
Feeds on daisy foliage, especially young leaves.
Traits
Herbaceous
Herbaceous plants are non-woody plants with soft stems that typically die back to the ground at the end of the growing season.
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Fragrant Flower
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Pollinator
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
Also known as
Bellis perennisCommon DaisyEnglish DaisyLawn Daisy
Collections
Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Enjoy daisies from a distance and avoid picking them to let them grow and spread their beauty.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Daisy?
10-20 cm
How wide does Daisy spread?
10-20 cm
How big are the flowers on Daisy?
1.5-3 cm
When does Daisy bloom?
Spring to Autumn
Is Daisy edible?
Yes
Is Daisy toxic?
None
What is Daisy's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Daisy pollinated?
Insect
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