Bellis microcephala

Bellis microcephala is a daisy species that was first published in 1861 by Lange. It belongs to the genus Bellis and is part of the Asteraceae family, a large and widespread group of flowering plants commonly known as the aster, daisy, or sunflower family. This species is endemic to continental Portugal, indicating a restricted natural distribution. It is closely related to Bellis annua, from which it is considered a subspecies, Bellis annua subsp. microcephala. The plant is part of the native flora of western Europe and also occurs in parts of North Africa.