Mystery plant 088

This naturalized plant grows throughout North America. When you can identify it, leave a comment with its common and scientific names, along with any personal story you may have about the plant.

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Plant in spring

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Stem

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Flower bud

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Ray flowers opening

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Ray and disk flowers in flower head

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Group of blooming plants

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Dying flower heads

 

ANSWER (subsequently added to this post to facilitate the “search” function for these images): Oxeye daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare)

Also, read the blog post and watch the plant portrait video for Oxeye daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare).

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12 Responses to Mystery plant 088

  1. Jennifer Prichard says:

    Ox-eye Daisy
    Leucanthemum vulgare

  2. Renee says:

    Leucanthemum Vulgare
    AKA: Chrysanthemum Leucanthemum
    AKA: Ox-Eye Daisy

    Just a guess… :0)

  3. Sarah says:

    Possibly an ox-eye daisy.

  4. Jody Pratt says:

    Chrysanthemum leucanthemum L. common name is
    OX TAIL DAISY

  5. Jody Pratt says:

    sorry that should have said OX EYE..

  6. Josh Fecteau says:

    Ox-eye Daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare). I enjoyed sprinkling the flower petals on salads, and eating the edible leaves of this plant.

  7. Angie Webster says:

    Is it an ox-eye daisy, or Leucanthemum vulgar? One of my favorite things to see when I go for nature walks! Bees and butterflies seem to love them, too.

  8. Elizabeth Carver says:

    Oxe eye daisy

  9. That is a daisy.The whole plant is edible!

  10. Angelyn says:

    Yes, this is Oxeye daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare). I’ve eaten the leaves and enjoy their mild flavor. I haven’t tasted the flowers before. . . and I plan to do that soon.

  11. Ambrosia Lynn says:

    Amazing! I have been trying to identify this herb for months now. It’s all over my front yard. I’m excited to learn more about it. Thank you all 🙂

  12. Lydia says:

    My favorite flower! The ox eyed daisy!

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