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Flower Facts | Marguerite |
Marguerite
Name: Botanically
called Chrysanthemum frutescens; frutescens means shrubby. Origin: Native to the Canary Isles, they have been cultivated in England since 1699. Colour: White, and sometimes pink or yellow. Availability: Widely available during the summer months. Family: Very similar to ox-eye daisies whose botanical name is Leucanthemum. These have been cultivated since 1596 and are widespread as a wild verge and hedgerow flower. Varieties: Often available as small bushes or potted plants.
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