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 Appearance:
The only large white daisy that has escaped gardens. Perennial forb,
thin, 1-2' tall, stems typically branch above to produce two or
more flower heads; smells strongly like sage. Leaves:
Alternate, deeply cut and lobed. Flower:
White daisies with yellow central disc, 2" across, bloom all summer.
Seed:
Tufted, dispersed by wind. Root:
Spreads vegetatively by horizontal stems under the soil surface (rhizomes).
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Ox-eye daisy is not a threat to
intact prairies or savannas. It frequently invades disturbed fields
and meadows, competing with native plants, especially under grazing
pressure. Probably introduced as an ornamental from Europe and escaped
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