Argyranthemum frutescens
(L.) Sch.Bip.
Marguerite daisy
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Summary
Source: WikipediaArgyranthemum frutescens, known as Paris daisy, marguerite or marguerite daisy, is a perennial plant known for its flowers. It is native to the Canary Islands (part of Spain). Hybrids derived from this species (garden marguerites) are widely cultivated as ornamental plants in private gardens and public parks in many countries, and have naturalized in Italy and southern California. There are many cultivars, but the most common has white petals.
Description
A herb. It grows 30-50 cm tall. The leaves are alternate and 3-10 cm long by 1-6 cm wide. They have narrow segments. The flowers are in heads at the tops of the branches.
Edible Uses
The flowers are edible.
Distribution
It is a Mediterranean climate plant. In Argentina it grows from sea level to 500 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Argentina, Asia, Australia, Bolivia, Canary Islands, Chile, China, Colombia, Ethiopia, Europe, India, Indonesia, Italy, Mediterranean, Mexico, Myanmar, Nicaragua, Norfolk Is., North America, Reunion, SE Asia, South America, Spain, USA,
Synonyms
References (3)
- Kew Plants of the World Online
- Lim, T. K., Edible Medicinal and Non-Medicinal Plants Volume 7 Flowers
- Rop, O., et al, 2012, Edible Flowers - A New Promising Source of Mineral Elements in Human Nutrition. Molecules 2012, 17, 6672-6683 (As Chrysanthemum frutescens)
