Bellis perennis
Asteraceae
English Daisy
Tuft with fibrous roots. Leaves in basal rosette, egg-shaped, with pointed tip, 2–4 in. long, with petioles and blade about equal length. Flower stalk leafless, to 8 in. long. Flower head single, white or slightly pink to purple, with numerous narrow ray flowers, many yellow disk flowers. This pretty little European weed has invaded lawns, meadows, roadsides, at low elevations.
- Rarity: Common
- Flowering Time: Early Spring, Mid Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Mid Summer, Late Summer, Autumn
- Flower Form: 5 United Petals, Ovary Inferior; Sunflowers
- Life Cycle: Perennial
- Height: 1–8 inches
- Habitat: Coastal, Disturbed, Meadow
- Found In: Mt. Rainier NP, N Cascades NP, Olympic NP
- Native: No
- Also Known As: Lawn Daisy