Edible Plants of the World

Ox-eye Daisy, Marguerite, White daisy, Whiteweed

It is a temperate plant. It does well at high altitudes and in rainy areas. It often grows along roadsides. In Argentina it grows from sea level to 1,000 m above sea level. It suits hardiness zones 3-9. Tasmania Herbarium.

Also known as:

Aster putih, Crisantemo cimarron, Dime que so, Ivancica, Margarita, Moon daisy, Nta

Synonyms

Edible Portion

Where does Ox-eye Daisy grow?

Found in: Africa, Argentina, Asia, Australia, Balkans, Bosnia, Brazil, Britain, Cameroon, Canada, Caucasus, Central Africa, Chile, China, Cuba, Europe, Fauklands, France, Greenland, Haiti, Hawaii, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Korea, Luxembourg, Mediterranean, New Zealand, North America, Pacific, Pakistan, SE Asia, Siberia, Slovenia, South America, Tasmania, Turkey, Uruguay, United States, West Indies

Notes: There are 10-25 Leucanthemum species. It can become invasive.

Status: Cultivated as an ornamental.

Growing Ox-eye Daisy, Marguerite, White daisy, Whiteweed

Cultivation: It grows easily from seed. It can also be grown by division of the clump.

Edible Uses: The flowers are washed and blanched in salt water then added as a garnish to foods. They are also used in wine making. Young plants can be eaten to add a bitter taste to food. Young leaves are occasionally eaten as a pot-herb. They are also finely chopped and used in salads. Caution: It should only be eaten in small quantities.

Nutrition Info

per 100g edible portion

Edible Part Energy (kcal) Protein (g) Iron (mg) Vitamin A (ug) Vitamin c (mg) Zinc (mg) % Water
Leaves - - - 12000 IU 23 -

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