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Common Daisy / Tratinčica

Bellis perennis L.

Description:

Bellis perennis is a common European species of daisy, of the Asteraceae family. It is native to western, central and northern Europe, but widely naturalised in most temperate regions including the Americas and Australasia.

Notes:

Although the 'flower' may appear to consist of a yellow centre with white petals, this is not the case. Each individual "petal" is itself an individual flower, called asterales. In the centre there are also many tiny yellow flowers. The different colours and styles of flower work together in order to attract insects. This type of flower is known as a composite flower. They are produced on leafless stems approx. 2–10 cm, rarely 15 cm tall. This daisy may be used as a potherb. Young leaves can be eaten raw in salads or cooked, noting that the leaves become increasingly astringent with age.Flower buds and petals can be eaten raw in sandwiches, soups and salads. It is also used as a tea and as a vitamin supplement.

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Croatia

Spotted on Sep 25, 2012
Submitted on Mar 15, 2013

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