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Bellis perennis

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Bellis perennis, the daisy, is a European species of the family Asteraceae, often considered the archetypal species of the name daisy. To distinguish this species from other plants known as daisies, it is sometimes qualified or known as common daisy, lawn daisy or English daisy.

FamilyAsteraceae
GenusBellis
NativeAsia
LifespanPerennial

Taxonomy

The scientific classification of Bellis perennis.

Classification

KingdomPlantae
CladeTracheophytes
CladeAngiosperms
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderAsterales
FamilyAsteraceae
GenusBellis
SpeciesB. perennis
Binomial NameBellis perennis
AuthorLinnaeus
Common NameDaisy
Life FormHerb
Growth HabitHerb

Taxonomic Hierarchy

KingdomPlantae
CladeTracheophytes
CladeAngiosperms
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderAsterales
FamilyAsteraceae
GenusBellis

Taxonomic Notes

  • Hibiscus rosa-sinensis belongs to the family Malvaceae.
  • The genus Hibiscus includes over 200 species of shrubs, trees, and herbs.
  • This species is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant.