Portuguese daisy
Leucanthemum lacustre (Brot.) Samp.
Leucanthemum lacustre (Brot.) Samp., known as Portuguese daisy, is a member of the Asteraceae family. It is native to regions including Portugal, the Azores, Madeira, and parts of the United States such as California and the conterminous 48 states, as well as Ontario and Norway. The species was first described in 1913.
Description
Leucanthemum lacustre is a flowering plant in the daisy family, Asteraceae. It is found in several geographic regions, including Portugal Continental, the Azores, Madeira, Ontario, the conterminous 48 United States, California, and Norway. The species was scientifically published in 1913. Commonly referred to as Portuguese daisy in English and Portuguese, it is part of the genus Leucanthemum, which includes other daisy-like plants. Its distribution across multiple regions indicates a broad ecological adaptability.
Other common names
Portuguese daisyPortuguese swamp daisyPortuguese-chrysanthemumPortuguese Swamp-daisy
Distribution
Ontario · Açores · Portugal Continental · Madeira · NO · conterminous 48 United States · Azores · California · Portugal
Synonyms
Chrysanthemum lacustre
