Daisy - Bellis perennis
Family - Compositae

A very common perennial of lawns and grassland throughout the UK. and Europe, growing to a height of 10cm (4in). Spoon shaped leaves in a basal rosette, obovate and toothed. A single flower (10mm, 0.4in across) per stem with a yellow button like center and white ray petals sometimes tinged with red at the tips are seen from March to November. The name is thought to come from 'days eye', however the Daisy usually need bright sunlight to open fully. Some cultivated forms with large flowers.

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