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Classification
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Nomenclature
Scientific Name:
Leucanthemum Mill., Gard. Dict. Abr., ed. 4. (1754)
Description
Perennial, rarely annual, herbs. Lvs simple, entire, serrate or 1–2-pinnatisect, alternate. Capitula few in corymbs, or often solitary, terminal, pedunculate; involucral bracts in 2–4 rows, at least the inner with membranous margins. Receptacle flat or convex; scales 0. Outer florets usually ♀, ligulate, and white or pinkish, rarely ☿ or ♀, tubular, and yellow; inner florets ☿, tubular. Achenes all similar or somewhat dimorphic, obconic to cylindric or flattened, usually ± evenly 10-ribbed; ribs mostly with mucilaginous cells, and secretory canals between. Pappus a small corona or auricle, sometimes 0.
[From: Webb et al. (1988) Flora of New Zealand. Volume 4.]
Biostatus
Exotic
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Exotic: Fully Naturalised | 2 |
| Exotic: Casual | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
Bibliography
Mabberley, D.J. 2008: Mabberley's plant book, a portable dictionary of plants, their classification and uses. Edition 3. Cambridge University Press.
Miller, P. 1754: The Gardeners Dictionary, abridged. Vol. 1. Edition 4. London.
