The Garden Bug: Ox-eye Daisy

By Brenda Weaver

When in bloom, it's easy to see why this European native was introduced in the U.S. as a garden and florist ornamental in the 1800s. It now threatens as an invasive species in the wild. It is commonly found along roadways or spread across fields, meadows and lakeshores. Once established, it can spread rapidly by means of roots and seeds, crowding out native plants. The end result is of use to few wildlife species.

Source: www.nps.gov
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