Daisy (Bellis perennis, Sp. Pl.: 886 (1753))

Family: Asteraceae

Author: L.

Bibliography: Sp. Pl.: 886 (1753)

Year: 1753

Status: accepted

Rank: species

Genus: Bellis

Vegetable: False

Observations: Madeira, Europe to Medit. and C. Asia

Description

Commonly referred to as the daisy, Bellis perennis is a delightful and widely-recognized flowering plant. Documented in 1753, courtesy of the esteemed botanist Carl Linnaeus, this cheerful flower has captivated many across a variety of landscapes.

Belonging to the vast and diverse Asteraceae family, the daisy is celebrated for its simplicity and charm. It boasts a classic appearance with white petals neatly arranged around a bright yellow center, sometimes appearing in a variety of shades and sizes that further accentuate its natural beauty.

This versatile plant is native to multiple regions, thriving in environments ranging from the temperate climates of Europe to the Mediterranean basin and stretching further into Central Asia. It also flourishes on the islands of Madeira, indicating its ability to adapt to different growing conditions. Such broad geographical distribution underscores its resilience and widespread appeal among plant enthusiasts and gardeners alike.

Despite its delicate looks, the daisy is a hardy perennial. This characteristic enables it to survive through various seasons, bringing a splash of color and a sense of continuity to gardens year after year. Its persistent blooms are often among the first signs of spring, embodying renewal and hope.

Overall, Bellis perennis not only brightens landscapes with its blossoms but is also an integral part of traditional plant lore and horticulture, making it a timeless symbol of beauty and endurance.

Common Names

Fin: (nurmi)kaunokainen, ketunsara
Swe: (nurmi)kaunokainen, rävstarr, slaktoppsstarr, vägstarr, tusensköna, bellis
Por: bela-margarida, bonina, margarida-inglesa, margarida-rasteira, margarida-vulgar, margaridinha, mãe-de-família, rapazinho, rapazinhos
Dan: bellis, ræve-star, tusindfryd
Eng: common daisy, daisy, english daisy, lawndaisy, perennial daisy, double daisy, lawn daisy
Deu: gewöhnliches gänseblümchen, gänseblümchen, maßliebchen
Nor: revestorr, tusindfryd
Lav: ilggadīg
Nld: madeliefje
Fra: pâquerette, pâquerette commune, pâquerette vivace, pâquerette pérennante
Nob: tusenfryd
Nno: tusenfryd
Spa: vellorita
Cym: aspygan, briallu’r dydd, llygad y dydd, llygad y dydd cyffredin, swynfri, yswinfri
Gla: neòinean, neòineanan
En: Daisy, Perennial daisy, Common daisy, English daisy, Lawndaisy, Dæges eage, Gänseblüemli, Հայկական Վարդ, Double daisy, Lawn daisy, Bruisewort, Meadow Daisy
Ab: Адәыкакаҷ
Af: Engelse madeliefie
Sq: Luleshqerra
Ar: بليس معمر
Hy: Մարգարտածաղիկ բազմամյա
Az: Çoxillik qızçiçəyi
Eu: Basabitxilore
Be: Стакротка мнагалетняя, Стакротка многагадовая
Bs: Tratinčica
Bg: Многогодишна паричка
Ca: Margaridoia perenne
Zh: Chu ju, 雛菊
Kw: Kaja
Hr: Obična tratinčica
Cs: Sedmikráska obecná, Chudobka
Da: Almindelig Tusindfryd, Bellis, Ræve-Star, Tusindfryd
Nl: Madeliefje
Eo: Lekanteto
Et: Harilik kirikakar
Fo: Støðugtblómandi summardái
Fi: Nurmikaunokainen, (nurmi)kaunokainen, Ketunsara
Fr: Pâquerette, Pâquerette commune, Pâquerette vivace, Pâquerette pérennante
Gl: Margarida común
De: Gänseblümchen, Maßliebchen, Ausdauerndes Gänseblümchen, Mehrjähriges Gänseblümchen, Ranken-Erdrauch, Tausendschön, Gewöhnliches Gänseblümchen, Augenblümchen
El: Μαργαρίτα
He: חיננית רב-שנתית
Hu: Százszorszép
Is: Fagurfífill
Ga: Nóinín
It: Margheritina, Pratolina comune, Primavera
Kk: Көпжылдық дәстүргүл
Ko: 데이지 흑초
Lv: Ilggadīgā mārpuķīte, Ilggadīg
Lt: Daugiametė saulutė
Lb: Margréitchen
Mk: Париче
Ms: Daisi
Ml: ഡെയ്‌സി
Gv: Neaynin
No: Planten Tusenfryd, Tusenfryd, Revestorr, Tusindfryd
Nb: Tusenfryd
Nn: Tusenfryd
Fa: مینای چمنی
Pl: Stokroć margarytka, Stokrotka pospolita
Pt: Catarinas-queimadas, Erva-das-candeias, Margarida-inglesa, Verónica-dos-campos, Verónica-vulgar, Bela-margarida, Bonina, Margarida-rasteira, Margarida-vulgar, Margaridinha, Mãe-de-família, Rapazinho, Rapazinhos
Rm: Margarittina
Ru: Margaritka, Маргаритка многолетняя
Gd: Neòinean, Neòineanan
Sr: Красуљак
Sk: Sedmokráska obyčajná
Es: Vellorita, Pascualita, Bellorita., Chirivita, Lágrimas, Margarita, Navadna marjetica, Bellorita, Chiribita, Dormilona, Margarita de los prados, Margarita menor
Sw: Kibibimlima
Sv: Tusensköna, (nurmi)kaunokainen, Rävstarr, Slaktoppsstarr, Vägstarr, Bellis
Zh-tw: 雛菊
Tg: Гули марворид
Tr: Koyungözü
Uk: Стокротки багаторічні
Uz: Dastorgul
Wa: Magriyete
Cy: Llygad y dydd, Aspygan, Briallu’r Dydd, Llygad y Dydd Cyffredin, Swynfri, Yswinfri
Fy: Koweblomke

Synonyms

• Bellis integrifolia (DC.)
• Bellis perennis var. prolifera (Gaudin)
• Bellis perennis f. disciformis (P.D.Sell)
• Bellis perennis var. tubulosa (Gaudin)
• Bellis perennis var. caulescens (Lej.)
• Bellis perennis var. integrifolia (Mérat)
• Erigeron perennis (Sessé & Moc.)
• Bellis perennis var. hirsuta (Beck)
• Bellis perennis var. microcephala (Boiss.)
• Bellis alpina (Hegetschw.)
• Aster bellis (E.H.L.Krause)
• Bellis minor (Garsault)
• Bellis armena (Boiss.)
• Bellis hybrida (Ten.)
• Bellis hortensis (Mill.)
• Bellis perennis f. discoidea (D.C.McClint.)
• Bellis pumila (Arv.-Touv. & Dupuy)
• Bellis scaposa (Gilib.)
• Bellis validula (Gand.)
• Bellis croatica (Gand.)

Distribution

• Albania (native)
• Austria (native)
• Baleares (native)
• Baltic States (native)
• Belarus (native)
• Belgium (native)
• Bulgaria (native)
• Central European Rus (native)
• Corse (native)
• Cyprus (native)
• Czechoslovakia (native)
• Denmark (native)
• East Aegean Is. (native)
• East European Russia (native)
• France (native)
• Germany (native)
• Great Britain (native)
• Greece (native)
• Hungary (native)
• Iran (native)
• Iraq (native)
• Ireland (native)
• Italy (native)
• Kazakhstan (native)
• Kirgizstan (native)
• Kriti (native)
• Krym (native)
• Lebanon-Syria (native)
• Madeira (native)
• Morocco (native)
• Netherlands (native)
• North Caucasus (native)
• North European Russi (native)
• Northwest European R (native)
• Norway (native)
• Palestine (native)
• Poland (native)
• Portugal (native)
• Romania (native)
• Sardegna (native)
• Sicilia (native)
• South European Russi (native)
• Spain (native)
• Sweden (native)
• Switzerland (native)
• Tadzhikistan (native)
• Transcaucasus (native)
• Turkey (native)
• Turkey-in-Europe (native)
• Turkmenistan (native)
• Ukraine (native)
• Uzbekistan (native)
• Yugoslavia (native)
• Afghanistan (introduced)
• Alaska (introduced)
• Antipodean Is. (introduced)
• Azores (introduced)
• Bolivia (introduced)
• British Columbia (introduced)
• California (introduced)
• Chatham Is. (introduced)
• Colombia (introduced)
• Connecticut (introduced)
• Costa Rica (introduced)
• Falkland Is. (introduced)
• Finland (introduced)
• Føroyar (introduced)
• Hawaii (introduced)
• Iceland (introduced)
• Idaho (introduced)
• Illinois (introduced)
• India (introduced)
• Indiana (introduced)
• Kentucky (introduced)
• Korea (introduced)
• Kuril Is. (introduced)
• Maine (introduced)
• Maryland (introduced)
• Masachusettes (introduced)
• Michigan (introduced)
• Minnesota (introduced)
• Montana (introduced)
• Myanmar (introduced)
• New Brunswick (introduced)
• New Hampshire (introduced)
• New York (introduced)
• New Zealand North (introduced)
• New Zealand South (introduced)
• Newfoundland (introduced)
• North Carolina (introduced)
• North Dakota (introduced)
• Nova Scotia (introduced)
• Ohio (introduced)
• Ontario (introduced)
• Oregon (introduced)
• Pakistan (introduced)
• Pennsylvania (introduced)
• Québec (introduced)
• Rhode I. (introduced)
• Sakhalin (introduced)
• Tasmania (introduced)
• Tennessee (introduced)
• Tristan da Cunha (introduced)
• Uruguay (introduced)
• Utah (introduced)
• Vermont (introduced)
• Victoria (introduced)
• Virginia (introduced)
• Washington (introduced)
• West Himalaya (introduced)
• West Virginia (introduced)
• Wisconsin (introduced)

Additional Images

Flower

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Leaf

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Bark

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Habit

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Fruit

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Other

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Sources

• WFO (No URL)
• IPNI (No URL)
• GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/3117424)
• POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:184409-1)
• PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Bellis perennis L.)

Specifications

Growth habit: Forb/herb

Growth

Ph maximum: 6.5

Ph minimum: 5.5

Light: 7

Atmospheric humidity: 5

Soil nutriments: 6