Thursday, June 10, 2021

Oxeye Daisy

 Chrysanthemum leucanthemum 

Siting Information

  • Date: June 10, 2021
  • Time: 1:00 p.m.
  • Location: Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area (100 Museum Road, Stevens, PA 17578)
  • Habitat: meadow restoration area
  • Weather: approximately 75 degrees Fahrenheit, some clouds, humid

 

When I spotted this single flower amidst the green herbaceous layer of the meadow, I assumed it was chamomile again.  But there was only one.  The flower had about 15 petals and a large rounded yellow center.  The flower was over one food tall.  I couldn't see any leaves at all because the foliage was so dense in this area.

Upon digging a bit, I saw a very clear alternate leaf arrangement.  The leaves had a deep toothed pattern and an interesting few tiny leaflets where the larger ones touch the stem.   

 (Newcomb, 2011, p. 380)

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