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Common Names
- Fenugreek Daisy
- Fenugreek Argyranthemum
- Fenugreek Marguerite
Description
Argyranthemum foeniculum (also called Silver Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has white flowers and grows in dry open woods, roadsides, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Argyranthemum foeniculum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Argyranthemum foeniculum is a yellow daisy-like flower with a single row of petals. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a tuft of white hairs. The seedlings are usually yellow-green in color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Argyranthemum foeniculum is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-11.
Where to Find Argyranthemum foeniculum
Argyranthemum foeniculum is found in the Canary Islands and Madeira.
Argyranthemum foeniculum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Argyranthemum foeniculum?
Argyranthemum foeniculum
What type of plant is Argyranthemum foeniculum?
Argyranthemum foeniculum is a perennial herbaceous plant.
Where is Argyranthemum foeniculum found?
Argyranthemum foeniculum is found in the Mediterranean region.
Species in the Argyranthemum genus
Argyranthemum thalassophilum,
Argyranthemum adauctum,
Argyranthemum foeniculaceum,
Argyranthemum broussonetii,
Argyranthemum filifolium,
Argyranthemum webbii,
Argyranthemum lemsii,
Argyranthemum sundingii,
Argyranthemum haouarytheum,
Argyranthemum tenerifae,
Argyranthemum pinnatifidum,
Argyranthemum maderense,
Argyranthemum haematomma,
Argyranthemum frutescens,
Argyranthemum hierrense,
Argyranthemum dissectum,
Argyranthemum lidii,
Argyranthemum foeniculum,
Argyranthemum escarrei,
Argyranthemum winteri,
Argyranthemum sventenii,
Argyranthemum gracile,
Argyranthemum callichrysum,
Argyranthemum foeniculaceum,
Argyranthemum coronopifolium,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,