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Bellis perennis
Little daisies that cover the lawns and nature strips. They appear to have multi-layered ray florets which are some times tinged pink. The flowers grow about 70 to 80 cms off the ground and arise from a rosette of spoon shaped leaves that grow close to the ground.
Lawns and grassy meadows- usually seen on mown areas.
This pretty little daisy needed a mention this season as it is everywhere at present, making every bit of mown green that much more interesting. Although considered a weed in some places, it is a valuable ground cover that keeps other noxious weeds out. Young leaves, flowers and buds are said to be edible. This daisy has been used in homeopathy and natural medicines through history.
Spotted on Jul 15, 2012
Submitted on Jul 21, 2012
4 Comments
Thanks Bernadette S
Thanks Emma. I find these little commonly seen wild flowers so interesting - they really enhance any scenery. Over here most of these wild flowers are also introduced species unfortunately, but pretty nevertheless.
Beautiful! Worth a mention, for sure!
very pretty Leuba. Thanks for sharing.I developed an interest in wild flowers this summer and was really happy to spot some beautiful wild flowers!!My most favorite is the "Filaree", name and flower.
I was also very surprised to learn that many of the wild flowers that I spotted in San Fransisco were native to the Mediterranean. they were brought in by the first settlers on ships for medicinal purposes.