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Shasta Daisy

Herb Icon Cultivated Flower     Edible Symbol    Pet Toxicity
Image of Shasta Daisy
Leucanthemum Maximum
Order: Asterales Family: Asteraceae

Flower Properties

Property Value
English Name Shasta Daisy
MainColor White
PlantType Herb Icon Herb
Growth Type Cultivated Flower Cultivated
Season July
ImageUrl Leucanthemum-002
Photographer DP
Location Barnsdale
Human Toxicity Non_Toxic

Flower Details

Description

Shasta Daisy is a perennial plant known for its large, white, daisy-like flowers with yellow centres. It typically grows up to 1 metre tall and blooms from early summer to autumn. The plant has dark green, lance-shaped leaves and is often used in garden borders and floral arrangements.

Distribution

Native to Europe, Shasta Daisy has been widely cultivated and naturalised in North America and other temperate regions. It thrives in well-drained soils and full sun.

Medicinal/Other Uses

— No significant medicinal uses.

Edibility Edible Symbol  

Edible - young leaves and flowers can be consumed raw or cooked, though they are not commonly used in culinary dishes.

Human Toxicity

Non Toxic - no known adverse effects on humans.

Pet Toxicity Pet Toxicity

Non Toxic - safe for pets, with no known toxic effects.

Active Compounds

None known.

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