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Leucanthemum maximum

Daisy Chrysanthemum, Max Chrysanthemum
Other regional names: Shasta Daisy
  • Shasta Daisy
Also known as: Chrysanthemum burbankii Makino +11 more
  • Chrysanthemum burbankii Makino
  • Chrysanthemum leucanthemum subsp. maximum (Ramond) P.Fourn.
  • Chrysanthemum leucanthemum var. maximum (Ramond) Fiori
  • Chrysanthemum maximum Ramond
  • Leucanthemum lawatum Nyman
  • Leucanthemum vulgare subsp. maximum (Ramond) Bonnier
  • Leucanthemum vulgare subsp. maximum (Ramond) O.Bolòs & Vigo
  • Matricaria maxima (Ramond) Poir.
  • Phalacrodiscus maximus (Ramond) Less.
  • Pontia grandis Bubani
  • Tanacetum leucanthemum var. maximum (Ramond) Rchb.fil.
  • Tanacetum maximum (Ramond) Sch.Bip.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Asteraceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.

Naturally occurring in Europe, Leucanthemum maximum (commonly known as Daisy-chrysanthemum or Max Chrysanthemum) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Asteraceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
France, Spain

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Germany

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