Other common names:
Whiteweed Other scientific names: Chrysanthemum leucanthemum, Chrysanthemum lacustre, Leucanthemum leucanthemum, Leucanthemum praecox French names:
Marguerite blanche Family: Composite Family (Asteraceae) Group: Daisies Similar species: • English Daisy (Bellis perennis) - Much smaller. Flowers: Summer, Autumn; White; 7 or more parts (petals) Leaves: Alternate Habitat: Fields and Open Areas Grows in Sun/Shade:
Sun Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 380 Native/Non-native:
Non-native Status:
Quite common.
Origin and Meaning of Names:
Scientific Name: vulgare: common (Latin) For more information visit: Ontario Wildflowers Photographs:
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Range Map is at the bottom of the page
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