British Columbia Outdoor Wilderness Guide |
- Oxeye
Daisy
(Chrysanthemum leucanthemum)
The
Oxeye Daisy is a rapidly spreading perennial that
can be found dotting fields throughout the south
and central part of British Columbia.
Oxeye
Daisies have an odor that strongly resembles sage.
The
plants all grow to the same height and the
stems branch near the top.
- LEAVES:
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leaves near the base of the Oxeye Daisy are
wider and more rounded with teeth
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leaves on the stem are toothed or lobed and
oblong in shape
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dark green in colour
- FLOWERS:
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1-2 cm. yellow flower discs surrounded by
1-2 cm. long white ray petals
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size of the entire flower can be up to 6 cm.
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Oxeye Daisies bloom from May to July
- FRUIT:
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the achenes or small, one-seeded dry fruit
are black with 10 white ribs.
- HABITAT:
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The Oxeye Daisy is found in fields, meadows,
clearings and along roadsides
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Oxeye Daisies grow in areas from the southern
to central British Columbia.
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The Oxeye Daisy appears in low elevations.
- FASCINATING
FACTS:
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Oxeye Daisies were brought from Europe and
have spread
rapidly throughout North America
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Oxeye Daisies are often unwanted in fields
and meadows where it tends to take over.
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