''Argyranthemum'' (marguerite, marguerite daisy, dill daisy) is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Asteraceae. Members of this genus are sometimes also placed in the genus ''

Chrysanthemum Chrysanthemums (), sometimes called mums or chrysanths, are flowering plants of the genus ''Chrysanthemum'' in the family Asteraceae. They are native to East Asia and northeastern Europe. Most species originate from East Asia and the center ...

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Bucculatrix chrysanthemella ''Bucculatrix chrysanthemella'' is a moth in the family Bucculatricidae. It was described by Hans Rebel in 1896. It is found on the Canary Islands. The species has been introduced in France, Italy, Great Britain and Finland. The wingspan is 6.5 ...

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Species

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Argyranthemum adauctum ''Argyranthemum'' (marguerite, marguerite daisy, dill daisy) is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Asteraceae. Members of this genus are sometimes also placed in the genus ''Chrysanthemum''. The genus is endemic to Macaronesia ...

'' (Link) Humphries *'' Argyranthemum broussonetii'' (Pers.) Humphries *'' Argyranthemum callichrysum'' (Svent.) Humphries *'' Argyranthemum coronopifolium'' (Willd.) Webb *'' Argyranthemum dissectum'' (Lowe) Lowe *'' Argyranthemum escarrei'' (Svent.) Humphries *'' Argyranthemum filifolium'' (Sch.Bip.) Humphries *'' Argyranthemum foeniculaceum'' (Willd.) Webb ex Sch.Bip. *''

Argyranthemum frutescens ''Argyranthemum frutescens'', known as Paris daisy, marguerite or marguerite daisy, is a perennial plant known for its flowers. It is native to the Canary Islands (part of Spain). Hybrids derived from this species (garden marguerites) are widely ...

'' (L.) Sch.Bip. *'' Argyranthemum gracile'' Sch.Bip. *'' Argyranthemum haematomma'' Lowe *'' Argyranthemum haouarytheum'' Humphries & Bramwell *'' Argyranthemum hierrense'' Humphries *'' Argyranthemum lemsii'' Humphries *'' Argyranthemum lidii'' Humphries *'' Argyranthemum maderense'' (D.Don) Humphries *'' Argyranthemum pinnatifidum'' (L.f.) Webb *''

Argyranthemum sundingii ''Argyranthemum'' (marguerite, marguerite daisy, dill daisy) is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Asteraceae. Members of this genus are sometimes also placed in the genus ''Chrysanthemum''. The genus is endemic to Macaronesia ...

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Argyranthemum sventenii ''Argyranthemum'' (marguerite, marguerite daisy, dill daisy) is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Asteraceae. Members of this genus are sometimes also placed in the genus '' Chrysanthemum''. The genus is endemic to Macaronesia ...

'' Humphries & Aldridge *''

Argyranthemum tenerifae ''Argyranthemum'' (marguerite, marguerite daisy, dill daisy) is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Asteraceae. Members of this genus are sometimes also placed in the genus ''Chrysanthemum''. The genus is endemic to Macaronesia ...

'' Humphries *''

Argyranthemum thalassophilum ''Argyranthemum'' (marguerite, marguerite daisy, dill daisy) is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Asteraceae. Members of this genus are sometimes also placed in the genus '' Chrysanthemum''. The genus is endemic to Macaronesia ...

'' (Svent.) Humphries *''

Argyranthemum webbii ''Argyranthemum'' (marguerite, marguerite daisy, dill daisy) is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Asteraceae. Members of this genus are sometimes also placed in the genus ''Chrysanthemum''. The genus is endemic to Macaronesia ...

'' Sch.Bip. *''

Argyranthemum winteri ''Argyranthemum'' (marguerite, marguerite daisy, dill daisy) is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Asteraceae. Members of this genus are sometimes also placed in the genus '' Chrysanthemum''. The genus is endemic to Macaronesia ...

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Cultivation

Hybrids of ''Argyranthemum'' species, some involving species in related genera, are widely sold as ornamental plants for summer bedding or containers. These cultivars produce prolific single or double-flowered daisy-like flowers in shades of white, pink, yellow and purple throughout summer. In the UK climate, they are generally

half-hardy Hardiness of plants describes their ability to survive adverse growing conditions. It is usually limited to discussions of climatic adversity. Thus a plant's ability to tolerate cold, heat, drought, flooding, or wind are typically considered meas ...

, and can be grown from seed or cuttings, or purchased as young plants to be planted out after all danger of frost has passed.

Gallery

File:Daisy Marguerite -- Argyranthemum.jpg, ''Daisy Marguerite -- Argyranthemum'' File:Argyranthemum frutescens cv Vera 1.jpg File:Argyranthemum frutescens subsp. canariae.JPG File:Argyranthemum haematomma - Jardim Botânico da Madeira 01.jpg, ''Argyranthemum haematomma'' File:Argyranthemumhaouarytheum.jpg File:Argyranthemum pinnatifidum.jpg

References

External links

* http://www.theplantlist.org/tpl/search?q=argyranthemum {{Taxonbar, from=Q133909 Glebionidinae Endemic flora of Macaronesia Flora of the Canary Islands Flora of Madeira Asteraceae genera