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Oxeye Daisy

Latin Name: Leucanthemum vulgare

Priority Ranking: Low Priority

Identification

Flower: White, daisy-like flowers with yellow centres that bloom from early summer through fall.

Leaves: Basal leaves are spoon-shaped, while upper leaves are narrower and toothed.

Stems: Erect, slender, and branching, growing up to 1 meter tall.

Growing Environment: Prefers well-drained soils in meadows, pastures, and roadsides.

Growth Habit: A perennial herb that forms loose clumps and spreads through seeds and rhizomes. It can form dense patches in open areas. In situ, oxeye daisy often appears as tall, daisy-like plants scattered throughout meadows and pastures.

Priority Ranking: Low Priority

Impacts on Environment

Impacts: Highly invasive in meadows and pastures, where it can form dense colonies that displace native plants.