Bellis sylvestris
| Bellis sylvestris | |
|---|---|
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Tribe: | Astereae |
| Genus: | Bellis |
| Species: | B. sylvestris |
| Binomial name | |
| Bellis sylvestris L. | |
Bellis sylvestris or the Southern Daisy is a species of the genus Bellis. It is a perennial plant native to central and northern Europe and grows up to fifteen centimetres, or six inches.
Characteristics
The Southern Daisy has creeping roots commonly referred to as rhizomes. The plant is composed of tens of hundreds of minuscule flowers known as an inflorescence. The plant bears a fruit called achene.[1]
References
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