Leucanthemum vulgare

Leucanthemum vulgare, commonly known as the Oxeye Daisy, is a widespread flowering plant native to Europe and the temperate regions of Asia. A member of the Asteraceae family, it is one of a number of Asteraceae family species to be called a 'daisy,' and has the additional common names common daisy, dog daisy and moon daisy.

Description

Leucanthemum vulgare is a typical grassland perennial wildflower, growing in a variety of plant communities including meadows and fields, under scrub and open-canopy forests, and in disturbed areas.

Distribution and habitat

Leucanthemum vulgare is native to Europe and the temperate regions of Asia. It is an introduced species in North America, Australia, and New Zealand, where it can be an invasive weed.

Cultivation

Leucanthemum vulgare is widely cultivated and available as a perennial flowering ornamental plant for gardens and designed meadow landscapes. It thrives in a variety of plant communities including meadows and fields, under scrub and open-canopy forests, and in disturbed areas.

Uses

Leucanthemum vulgare has been used in the traditional Austrian medicine internally as tea for treatment of disorders of the gastrointestinal and respiratory tract.

See also

• List of Lepidoptera that feed on daisies
• Asteraceae

External links

• The Plant List
• Flora of North America
• FloraBank