Ox eye daisy Leucanthemum vulgare Compositae: Black-eyed Susan; Yellow or Daisy;

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The Ox-eye Daisy is a familiar native wildflower seen across Northern Ireland in many fields, roadside verges, railways and riverbanks. The name ‘ox-eye’ was a flattering name affectionately given to Hera, the Queen of Olympian gods in Greek mythology, the name was later given to this pretty Daisy. Early Christians dedicated this flower to Mary Magdalen which is how the name Maudlin Daisy originated and the name Dun Daisy arose from the flower being connected with the god of thunder. Celtic legend told how daises were the spirits of young children that died during birth.

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Size: 3560px × 5360px
Location: Woodland margin Rufford Lancashire UK.
Photo credit: © gary tack / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

Keywords: -, beautiful., common, daisy, eye, flower, hera, leucanthemum, olympian, ox, oxeye, queen, vulgare, white, wild, yellow, “god-greek”