Definition

Noun 1. A low-growing Eurasian plant with a yellow central disc and pinkish-white outer ray flowers: This is the common name for Bellis perennis, a small perennial plant native to Europe but naturalized in many other regions. It is characterized by its composite flower head, with a central cluster of tiny yellow disc florets surrounded by numerous white or pink-tipped ray florets.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The lawn was dotted with cheerful English daisies.
  • She picked a bouquet of English daisies from the meadow.
  • The English daisy is often considered a weed in finely manicured grass.

Advanced Usage

• Botanical/Latin Name: The term "English daisy" is the common name for the species . In formal botanical contexts, the Latin name is preferred.
  • While commonly called an English daisy, its scientific name is Bellis perennis.

Variants and Related Words

• Common Daisy: A frequently used synonym for "English daisy."
• Lawn Daisy: Another common name, referring to its typical habitat.
• Bellis perennis: The formal botanical (Latin) name for this species.

Synonyms

• Common daisy
• Lawn daisy
• (scientific name)

Related Phrases & Contexts

• "Daisy chain": A string of daisies linked together by their stems, often made by children. While this phrase uses "daisy" generally, it is commonly made with English daisies.
  • The children made a daisy chain from the English daisies they found.

Noun

1. low-growing Eurasian plant with yellow central disc flowers and pinkish-white outer ray flowers