What is a daisy?

DAISY is a name given to many flowers. It means day's eye, because the daisy looks some-what like an eye, with its round yellow center. Its petals grow around the center like rays of the sun. The daisy opens its blossoms in the morning and closes them at night.
The American daisy is actually a wild chrysanthemum, and has several other names. Some people call it the oxeye daisy because of its yellow center. Farmers are troubled by daisies that grow in their fields. They call that flower the whiteweed. Some people give it the name of marguerite, because of its slender beauty. The American daisy has been improved by breeders, and there are many varieties of this flower. The daisy is a flower for the month of April.


Some facts about daisies

Daisies are found anywhere on the world except Antarctica.

Daisies are perennial bloomers, meaning they bloom yearly.

Daisies represents purity and innocence.

Daisy leaves are edible and can make a tasty addition to salads (they are high in Vitamin C).

The leaves of daisies are edible, and are commonly used in salads.