Family: Asteraceae
common daisy, field daisy, marguerite, ox-eye daisy
[Chrysanthemum leucanthemum L., more...]
Kenneth J. Sytsma
Robert Bierman
University of Wisconsin - Madison (WIS-VP)
Etymology: Leucanthemum: from Greek leukos, "white," and anthemon, "flower," C. leucanthemum is the Old World ox-eye daisy
Plants: erect, perennial, 8"-24" tall forb usually with unbranched stems
Leaves: alternate, lower leaves up to 5" long, lobed or toothed, stalked; upper fewer, smaller and becoming stalkless
Flowers: head 1"-2 1/3" wide with 15-35 white ray flowers, yellow disk 1/3"-3/4" wide; inflorescence of one head at the ends of the branches; blooms June-Aug.
Fruits: cylindrical, dry seed with 10 ribs and no fluffy pappus
Habitat: disturbed sites, fields, pastures
Invasiveness: Invasive - Eradicate!
Conservation Status: Introduced - naturalized; ecologically invasive
Plants: erect, perennial, 8"-24" tall forb usually with unbranched stems
Leaves: alternate, lower leaves up to 5" long, lobed or toothed, stalked; upper fewer, smaller and becoming stalkless
Flowers: head 1"-2 1/3" wide with 15-35 white ray flowers, yellow disk 1/3"-3/4" wide; inflorescence of one head at the ends of the branches; blooms June-Aug.
Fruits: cylindrical, dry seed with 10 ribs and no fluffy pappus
Habitat: disturbed sites, fields, pastures
Invasiveness: Invasive - Eradicate!
Conservation Status: Introduced - naturalized; ecologically invasive
Flora of North America: Flora of North America Invasive And Exotic Species of North America: Descriptions, management issues, warnings, photos, etc. WIS DNR-Bureau of Endangered Resources: Detailed information on Wisconsin invasive species including decription, habitats, control methods USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS): Images of seeds, fruits, embryos, etc. Dan Tenaglia's The Missouri Flora: Fabulous photographs; detailed descriptions; color and leave arrangement key. David G. Smith's "Delaware Wilflowers": Beautiful photographs; descriptions Illinois Wildflowers: Wonderful photographs; detailed descriptions; color and leaf arrangement key Southwest School of Botanical Medicine: Britton & Brown Illustrated Flora - 2nd Edition (1913) "An Illustrated Flora of the Northern United States and Canada"
Robert Bierman
Merel R. Black
Merel R. Black
Kenneth J. Sytsma
Matthew L. Wagner
Kurt Stüber
Botanical Illustration
Botanical Illustration
Botanical Illustration
