Leucanthemum vulgare,
a European perennial, escaped from cultivation, growing wild in
various districts, with stems erect, bases branch to 30-80cm tall,
and coarse hairs. Radical leaves are spoon-shaped, 6-9cm long, with
serrations on margins and coarse hairs, and pass the winter with the
petioles. On-stem leaves are of opposite phyllotaxis, in a spatulate
shape, with serrations on margins, and bases somewhat embrace the
stems. Flower heads are white, about 5cm in diameter: Bloom time:
June. |