Marguerite daisy
Argyranthemum frutescens

Family: Asteraceae

What it is like

A herb. It grows 30-50 cm tall. The leaves are alternate and 3-10 cm long by 1-6 cm wide. They have narrow segments. The flowers are in heads at the tops of the branches.

Where it is found

It is a Mediterranean climate plant. In Argentina it grows from sea level to 500 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Argentina, Asia, Australia, Bolivia, Canary Islands, Chile, China, Colombia, Ethiopia, Europe, India, Indonesia, Italy, Mediterranean, Mexico, Myanmar, Nicaragua, Norfolk Is., North America, Reunion, SE Asia, South America, Spain, USA

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Flowers

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Chrysanthemum frutescens L.; Pyrethrum frutescens (L.) Willd.; and others