Argyranthemum frutescens
Boston Daisy, Marguerite
Other regional names: Paris Daisy +1 more
- Paris Daisy
- Paris Marguerite
Also known as: Argyranthemum frutescens var. frutescens +3 more
- Argyranthemum frutescens var. frutescens
- Chrysanthemum foliosum Brouss. ex DC., 1838
- Chrysanthemum frutescens var. frutescens
- Pyrethrum frutescens (L.) Gaertn., 1791
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Asteraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub or shrub.
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Originating in Africa, Argyranthemum frutescens (commonly known as Boston daisy or Marguerite) is a shrub belonging to the Asteraceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Macaronesia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Canary Is.
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Azores, Bolivia, California, Colombia, Corse, Ethiopia, Germany, India, Italy, Jawa, Madeira, Mexico Central, Myanmar, Nicaragua, Norfolk Is., Réunion, Sardegna, South Australia, Spain, Tunisia, Victoria, Western Australia
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms