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western daisy
Scientific Name: Astranthium
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
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Western Daisy (Astranthium integrifolium) and Other "Daisy" Mentions
This page gathers information regarding plants referred to as "daisy," with a primary focus on the western daisy (Astranthium integrifolium). It also touches upon other instances where "daisy" appears in various contexts, from businesses to clothing and even music.
Scientific Name and Common Names
- Scientific Name: Astranthium integrifolium (Michx.) Nutt.
- Common Names: Entireleaf western daisy, eastern western daisy, western daisy
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Astranthium integrifolium is also known as Bellis integrifolia.
- Family: Daisy family
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to the east-central part of the United States and central U.S.
- Specifically found in the Western Isles, where some daisies flower in bloom during any month of the year.
- The tiny daisy marked a milestone for Western Australian biodiversity.
Morphological Characteristics
- Astranthium integrifolia is an herb with violet flowers and a branched stem.
- It resembles the common English daisy.
Ecological Role
- The mention of the plant as one of the 10,000th native plant species found in Western Australia.
- Daisyedit is a haul-out site for grey seals.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- It is mentioned in the context of planting a garden, so it is able to be planted in a garden alongside other plants.
Resources and Further Information
- Picton Castle Flower
- IMDb message boards for Discuss Country and Western (2005)