🌼 10 Trivia Facts About Daisy Flowers

1. Daisy means "day’s eye"
   The name comes from Old English dægeseage because the flower opens in daylight and closes at night.

2. They’re actually two flowers in one
   What looks like one flower is actually a composite of two: the central disc (tiny flowers) and the outer petals (ray flowers).

3. Daisies are edible!
   Young leaves and petals can be eaten — some people add them to salads for a peppery flavor.

4. Symbol of innocence and purity
   In many cultures, daisies represent childlike purity, new beginnings, and loyal love.

5. Bees love them
   Daisies are a favorite for bees and pollinators thanks to their open, easy-to-access pollen structure.

6. They bloom almost all year
   In temperate climates, daisies are incredibly resilient and can bloom from early spring to late fall.

7. They can survive mowing
   Wild daisies are tough — they often survive being stepped on or mowed over and regrow quickly.

8. More than 20,000 species
   Daisies belong to the Asteraceae family, one of the largest plant families in the world.

9. A daisy closes to sleep
   Many daisies close their petals at night — a phenomenon called nyctinasty, protecting pollen from moisture or cold.

10. Birth flower of April
    Daisies are the traditional birth flower for people born in April, symbolizing cheerfulness and fresh starts.