leucanthemum superbum
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Definition
- Noun:
- A hybrid garden flower, derived from Chrysanthemum maximum and Chrysanthemum lacustre, characterized by large white flower heads that resemble oxeye daisies. It is often classified within the genus Chrysanthemum.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The border was filled with the bright blooms of Leucanthemum superbum.
- Leucanthemum superbum, also known as the Shasta daisy, is a popular perennial for summer gardens.
Advanced Usage
- In botanical and horticultural contexts, the name is used to specify this particular hybrid species, distinguishing it from other daisy-like flowers.
- The cultivar 'Alaska' is a well-known form of Leucanthemum superbum.
Variants and Related Words
- Shasta daisy (n): The common name for .
- She planted a row of Shasta daisies along the path.
- Chrysanthemum maximum (n): One of the parent species of this hybrid.
- Chrysanthemum lacustre (n): The other parent species of this hybrid.
Synonyms
- Shasta daisy: The most common synonym in general gardening use.
Notes on Classification
- This plant has been taxonomically reclassified. While often placed in the genus in older references, its current accepted genus in many botanical systems is . The specific epithet "" means "superb" or "proud" in Latin, referring to its showy flowers.
Noun
- hybrid garden flower derived from Chrysanthemum maximum and Chrysanthemum lacustre having large white flower heads resembling oxeye daisies; often placed in the genus Chrysanthemum