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HIoxeye daisyLeucanthemum commonly known as the ox-eye daisy, oxeye daisy, dog daisy, marguerite (French: Marguerite commune, "common marguerite") and other common names, is a widespread flowering plant native to Southern and Central Europe and the temperate regions of Asia, and an introduced plant to North America, Australia and New Zealand. is a genus of flowering plants in the aster family, Asteraceae. It is mainly distributed in southern and central Europe. Some species are known on other continents as introduced species, and some are cultivated as ornamental plants.The name Leucanthemum derives from the Greek words λευκός – leukos ("white") and ἄνθεμον – anthemon ("flower").climate zones this plant can grow are 1- 24 From USA Southen Europe countries [ Albania, Andorra, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, Italy, Malta, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Slovenia, Spain, The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Yugoslavia ]Central Europe countries [ Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Poland, Slovakia, Switzerland and the United Kingdom ] Family: AsteraceaeSubfamily: AsteroideaeTribe: AnthemideaeGenus: LeucanthemumHABITATSiol = Chalk Clay Loma Sand grassland perennial wildflower, growing in a variety of plant communities including meadows and fields, under scrub and open-canopy forests, and in disturbed areas. Fullsun Part shade Dry Wet Damp along the side of the roadGrows up to 1-2 ft. tall and wide and more wideLeucanthemum species are perennial plants growing from red-tipped rhizomes. The plant produces one erect stem usually reaching 40 to 130 centimeters tall, but known to exceed 2 meters at times. It is branching or unbranched and hairy to hairless. Some species have mainly basal leaves, and some have leaves along the stem, as well. Some leaves are borne on petioles, and others are sessile, attached to the stem at their bases. They vary in shape, and some are lobed or toothed.The flower head is solitary, paired, or in a group of three on the stem. The base of the head is layered with up to 60 or more rough-edged phyllaries. The Leucanthemum head has about 13 to 34 ray florets of various widths, occasionally more, and rarely none. The ray florets are always white but fade pink with age. The head has over 100 yellow disc florets at the center. The fruit is a ribbed, hairless cypselaHere's a weed for you fringe foodies. Oxeye daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare). The unopened flower heads of oxeye daisies, when marinated, can be used in a similar manner to capers. Also the young leaves can be used in salads but they are quite bitter so I am not rushing out to harvest any oxeye to replace my iceberg lettuce. If you are grazing sheep then don't worry about this weed as sheep will happily eat it, as will goats and horses. Cows and pigs don't like the bitter taste, though, and beef or dairy farmers can lose a lot of valuable pasture if this beast gets established, so for you, this weed needs to go.The Scots used to call this weed "gools" and back in medieval times the wheat farmer with the most "gools" in their fields had to pay an extra tax. (Pssst - don't tell the IRD they might get ideas.)HISTORYDaisy originated from the Old English meaning, dægesege, from dæges eage meaning “day’s eye” because the flower opens and closes based on sunlight exposure.Throughout history the Daisy has been associated with many goddesses, Freya and Ostara (Germanic) as well as the Greek goddess Aphrodite. The most notable story is from Roman Mythology and a nymph named Belides. She transformed into a daisy to escape from a Roman god. The latin name for the English Daisy, Bellis, originated from that story.During the Victorian era, maidens pining for a lost love would pluck a daisy’s petal one by one and chant, “he loves me, he loves me not,” for each petal removed. The last petal predicted the outcome. Maidens were also known to blindly pick a handful of daisies to determine when she would marry. Upon opening her eyes, the number of blossoms in her hand foretold the number of years remained until her wedding date.The daisy family, Compositae, was classified by a German Botanist, Paul Dietrich Giseke, in 1792. NONE Bear in mind that all leucanthemums can be toxic to dogs and cats if ingested, but symptoms are usually mild. Parks Landscape Gardens Shasta and oxeye daisies (Leucanthemum x superbum and Leucanthemum vulgare) are also edible, but should be used in moderation because of their strong, distinctive flavor.The tiny flower buds and petals can be eaten in salads and sandwiches. oxeye daisy teaThe plant has been employed successfully in the treatment of whooping cough, asthma and nervous excitabilitySome people apply ox-eye daisy directly to the skin for pain and swelling (inflammation), wounds, and burns.Ox-eye daisy is used for the common cold, cough, bronchitis, fever, sore mouth and throat, liver and gallbladder complaints, loss of appetite, muscle spasms, fluid retention, and tendency toward infection. It is also used as a tonic.
HI At your command Mr Eggy have a readJujubeZiziphus jujuba (from Greek ζίζυφον, zízyphon), commonly called jujube (/ˈdʒuːdʒuːb/; sometimes jujuba), red date, Chinese date,is a species of Ziziphus in the buckthorn family Rhamnaceae.It is a small deciduous tree or shrub reaching a height of 5–12 metres usually with thorny branches The flowers are small, 5 mm yellowish-green petalsThis plant has been introduced in Madagascar and grows as an invasive species in the western part of the islandIn Arabic-speaking regions the jujube and alternatively the species Z. lotus are closely related to the lote-trees (sing. "sidrah", pl. "sidr") which are mentioned in the QuranThis enables the jujube to grow in mountain or desert habitats, provided there is access to underground water throughout the summer. The jujube, Z. jujuba grows in cooler regions of Asia. Five or more other species of Ziziphus are widely distributed in milder climates to hot deserts of Asia and Africa. The fruit is an edible oval drupe The mango, olive, apricot, cherry, nectarine, peach, and plum are all examples of drupes.In botany, a drupe (or stone fruit) is an indehiscent fruit in which an outer fleshy part (exocarp, or skin; and mesocarp, or flesh) surrounds a single shell (the pit, stone, or pyrene) of hardened endocarp with a seed (kernel) insideThe Jujube has been cultivated for over 4,000 years for its edible fruit, and over 400 cultivars have been selected.The tree tolerates a wide range of temperatures and rainfall, though it requires hot summers and sufficient water for acceptable fruiting. Unlike most of the other species in the genus, it tolerates fairly cold winters, surviving temperatures down to about -15°C. This enables the jujube to grow in desert habitats, provided there is access to underground water through the summer. Virtually no temperature seems to be too high in summertime. NONE China and Korea produce a sweetened tea syrup In China, a wine made from jujube fruit is called hong zao jiuSometimes pieces of jujube fruit are preserved by storing them in a jar filled with baijiu (Chinese liquor), which allows them to be kept fresh for a long time, especially through the winter. Such jujubes are called jiu zao Its hard, oily wood was, along with pear, used for woodcuts to print the world's first books, starting in the 8th century and continuing through the 19th in China and neighboring countries. As many as 2000 copies could be produced from one jujube woodcutjujube candyItaly has an alcoholic syrup called brodo di giuggiole use it to make jam. pickle with oil and spicesjujube vinegarBoth China and Korea produce a sweetened tea syrup containing jujube fruit in glass jars, and canned jujube tea or jujube tea in the form of teabagsIn traditional Chinese wedding ceremonies, jujube and walnut were often placed in the newly weds' bedroom as a sign of fertility.WoodcraftIn Korea, the wood is used to make the body of the taepyeongso, a double-reed wind instrument. Taepyeongso Made from Jujube wood In traditional medicine, the fruit, seeds and bark of jujube have been used to treat anxiety and insomnia, as well as as an appetite stimulant or digestive aid. ... Like dates, jujube fruit is loaded with energy, essential vitamins and minerals, which provide its many health benefits.Treats CancerImproves Sleep And Treats InsomniaImproves Heart Health And Decreases The Risk Of Heart DiseaseEnhances Gastrointestinal HealthRelieves Chronic ConstipationRegulates CirculationReduces InflammationReduces Stress and AnxietyAids DigestionImproves Bone StrengthAids DigestionDetoxifies BloodProtects Against Brain DamageImproves Cognitive FunctionProtects Against SeizuresHas Antimicrobial PropertiesBenefits Skin HealthImproves Ovarian HealthRemoves Breast Milk ToxinsRich In Vitamin CRegulates Blood Pressure