Some Kind of Daisy
UPDATE: See Below for the answer to the game:
Today’s fun is a guessing game. The different options for names for this flower ranged from Florist’s Daisy, Persian Daisy, Boston Daisy, African Daisy, China Aster, Cape Rain Daisy and Indian Chrysanthemum. I’ve taken a tour round the world in this, but none of the suggestions had that texture I see on the petals, nor the fine ends of where they meet the centre of the flower. Not one was actually in the aster family, not even the China one, which is why, although the titles say different daisies, I am not declaring this a World Wide Aster day. But you know, you can celebrate today if you want! Why not? Just choose a reason and celebrate. I’m going to celebrate today as being a World Daisy Tour day, though I know at least one will be calling it a Pink Flower Day!
Answer to the guessing game as supplied by my friend Janet, who has pointed out that this is, in fact, the Marguerite daisy, which IS, in fact, an aster, as it turns out! It is a native of the Canary Islands, so here we have one more country on the itinerary for today!
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I don’t your daisy is any of the above. What you have for today’s beauty is the Marguerite daisy, in the aster family of course and a native to the Canary islands. In addition to its obvious visual appeal, it is a great seducer of butterflies and pollinators. I am smitten too. Thank you, Ellie, for another great PFD.
Well discovered,Janet!! I will update the post with this information for any who visit. Thank you for your excellent sleuthing work. And for the lovely comment, of course.
Amazing color and I love the texture on the petals. The center reminds me of a sunflower. So thanks for the trip around the world. Hope you have a great day. Hugs to you and Steve
I’m so glad you enjoyed this virtual trip, Linda. Janet has pointed out that this is, in fact, the Marguerite daisy, which IS, in fact, an aster, as it turns out! It is a native of the Canary Islands, so here we have one more country on the itinerary for today. Thanks again, Linda, hugs back.