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smallhead doll's daisy
Scientific Name: Boltonia diffusa var. interior
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Doll's-daisy (Boltonia species)
This page compiles information about plants known as Doll's-daisies, primarily focusing on Boltonia asteroides and Boltonia diffusa.
Considerations for Pets
- The text mentions "small nondescript seed head[s]" which could present a choking hazard if ingested by pets.
Considerations for Children
- The plant produces "small nondescript seed head[s]" that could be a choking hazard for young children.
Scientific Name and Common Names
- Scientific Name: Boltonia asteroides, Boltonia diffusa
- Common Names: Eastern Doll's Daisy, White Doll's Daisy, False Aster, Southern Doll's Daisy, Small Head Doll's-daisy
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Family: Asteraceae (implied, based on the presence of flower heads)
- Variety: Boltonia diffusa var. interior (Small-head Doll's-daisy)
- Synonyms/Alternative Names: White Doll's Eyes
Distribution and Habitat
- Two varieties of White Doll's-daisy are found in New England.
- Boltonia diffusa var. interior is not found in Idaho.
- Boltonia apalachicolensis is available for purchase, suggesting it can be cultivated.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Boltonia apalachicolensis reaches 4 feet tall, with small, grey-green foliage and open panicles of flowers.
- The flower head has tubular disk flowers.
- Flower heads are generally small and may have white to pink, purple, or blue rays.
Quirky Facts
- The plant name shares a connection with vintage dolls such as "Daisy Doll Mary Quant Dolls Pusle Nancy Irma Sindy Collector Matchbox Disco" .
- The text also connects the name to "Oopsie Daisy Doll from a list of people's favorite 80s toys", and "Adora doll - Daisy Delight"