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Oxeye daisy

How to identify Oxeye daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare)

Oxeye daisy, also known as Moon daisy, Marguerite

Oxeye daisy exhibits a clump-forming habit with lush, green foliage creating a dense mat. This herbaceous perennial boasts bright white daisy-like flowers, each with a sunny yellow center, spanning up to 3 inches (8 cm) across. Its sturdy stems rise to about 2 feet (60 cm) in height. The leaves are oblong and slightly toothed, providing a textural backdrop for the summertime blooms. The plant thrives in well-drained soil and full to partial sun, showing a robust capacity for spreading via rhizomes.

Lifespan

Lifespan: Perennial

Plant Type

Plant Type: Herb

Leaf Type

Leaf Type: Deciduous

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Dense mat of lush green foliage

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Bright white daisy-like flowers with yellow centers

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Sturdy stems reaching 2 feet (60 cm) in height

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Oblong, slightly toothed leaves providing textural backdrop

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Capacity for spreading via rhizomes

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Detailed Traits of Oxeye daisy

Leaf Features

The leaves of oxeye daisy are basal, spatulate to ovate, measuring 1 to 5 inches (2.5 to 12.5 cm) in length. They exhibit a toothed edge, with longer leaves at the base and smaller, pinnatifid leaves closer to the top. The leaves are typically green, with a somewhat rough texture and prominent veins. The leaf arrangement and distinct size variation from base to top are notable features.

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Flower Features

Oxeye daisy flowers typically bloom from May to August. Each flower head features a distinct arrangement of white, slender rays surrounding a flattened, yellow central disk. The white rays, or petals, radiate outward in a daisy-like pattern, measuring up to 1 inch (2.5 cm) in length. The central disk is densely packed with numerous tiny florets, creating a vivid yellow eye. These flowers are approximately 2 inches (5 cm) in diameter and emit a mild, faintly sweet fragrance.

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Key Facts About Oxeye daisy

Attributes of Oxeye daisy
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Height
15 cm to 80 cm
Spread
30 cm to 60 cm
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf type
Deciduous
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Scientific Classification of Oxeye daisy

Family
Daisy
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Genus
Daisies
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Species
Oxeye daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare)
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Distribution Map of Oxeye daisy

Oxeye daisy is native to central and western Europe, the Caucasus, and across Russia. It is naturalized in many parts of the Old World and most of the United States. It is a grassland wildflower, growing in meadowlands, fields, and loose woods with open canopies.
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