Shasta daisy
plant
Also known as: Leucanthemum maximum
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Shasta daisies
Yellow and white Shasta daisies (Leucanthemum ×superbum).
The Shasta daisy (Leucanthemum × superbum) is a large-flowered hybrid garden daisy that resembles the oxeye daisy. It is a member of the aster family (Asteraceae) and is distinguished by a composite flower head with white ray flowers surrounding a central disk of yellow flowers. While the oxeye daisy is native to Europe and Asia, the Shasta daisy is a cultivated variety known for its larger flower heads, which can reach up to 4 inches in diameter. The name "Shasta" originates from Mount Shasta in California.12
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