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Oxeye Daisy
Leucanthemum vulgare L. (Chrysanthemum leucanthemum, Dendranthemum leucanthemum)
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Found in:
- Prairie and landscape plantings, and lawns (occasionally)
- Tolerant of nutrient-poor soil
Characteristics:
- Perennial with upright stems 3-4’ tall
- Leaves are narrow and dark green
- Leaf edges are irregularly lobed and arranged alternately along stem
- Leaves at top of plant are smaller than lower leaves
- White, daisy-type flowers with distinct yellow centers bloom early to mid-summer
- Shallow fibrous root system along with thick, succulent rhizomes (underground stems)
Significance
Plants that look similar:
- English Daisy
- Shasta Daisy
- Wild Asters
- Rough Fleabane
- Mayweed Chamomile
- Corn Chamomile
