Flora Friday - Daisy

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Hello all!! Today's Flora Friday is Daisy!!


Daisy (Bellis) is a genus of plant belonging to the Asteraceae family. This particular Daisy is the Common Daisy or Bellis Perennis. Other names include:

- Daisy
- Perennial Daisy
- English Daisy
- Double Daisy
- Lawn Daisy
- Ordinary Daisy
- Bruisewort
- Woundwort
- Gänseblüemli (German)
- Հայկական Վարդ (Armenian)




Where To Find

Daisies are native to Europe, mainly the Western, Northern and Central Europe and can even be found naturally on the Faroe Islands. The species has become naturalised in several temperate regions, particularly the Americas and Australasia. Daisies can be found in gardens, parks, meadows, fields, woodlands and roadsides.





Edible Parts

The Daisy is edible!! The buds and young flower heads can be added to sandwiches, salads and even soups or used as an edible decorative to a dish. The leaves can be eaten raw but they have a bitter aftertaste so it is advised to mix them with something or cook them and add them to something. Daisy buds can also be preserved in vinegar and used as a substitute for capers.





Medical Uses

Daisies (in varying forms) can be used to help:

- Coughs
- Liver and Kindney problems
- Swelling/Inflammation
- Bronchitis
- Pain
- Soreness
- Small wounds
- Skin ailments





Magical Uses

In magical practices, Daisy is used for:

- Clarity
- Communication
- Love
- Lust
- Happiness
- Luck
- Healing
- Protection
- Invocation
- Purity
- Blessings
- Abundance


Dryads and the Fae are also partial to daisies.




Victorian Flower Language

In Victorian Flower Language, Daisy means innocence.






This blog is for educational purposes only, please consult your doctor and experts before trying home remedies!


I hope you've enjoyed this post!! Easter and Beltane are around the corner so stay tuned!!


Blessings,

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