Bellis

plant genus

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The genus Bellis comprises perennial flowering plants belonging to the aster family, Asteraceae. These plants are commonly known as daisies and are characterized by their composite flower heads, which typically feature yellow disk flowers surrounded by white ray flowers, though other color variations exist. The English daisy (Bellis perennis) is a well-known member of this genus, often used as a bedding plant. It has a basal rosette of spoon-shaped leaves and leafless flower stalks topped with solitary flower heads. The name Bellis itself is derived from Latin, possibly meaning "pretty".12

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Members of the genus Bellis are perennials that have solitary flower heads borne on long stalks; the disk flowers are yellow, the ray flowers white or purple. The English daisy (B. perennis) is often used as a bedding plant. It has numerous spoon-shaped, slightly hairy leaves near its base…
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Members of the genus Bellis are perennials that have solitary flower heads borne on long stalks; the disk flowers are yellow, the ray flowers white or purple. The English daisy (B. perennis) is often used as a bedding plant. It has numerous spoon-shaped, slightly hairy leaves near its base…
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