Bellis
Bellis () is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. The group is native to Europe, the Mediterranean and northern Africa. One species has been introduced into North America and others into other parts of the world. The genus includes the familiar common daisy Bellis perennis. Description Bellis species are mostly perennials, and grow from tall. They have simple erect stems, and most species have basal leaves. They have radiate flower heads that are produced one per stem. Species Accepted species Possible infrageneric groups Source: Bellis sect. Brachyscome (Cass.) Baill. Bellis sect. Brachystephium (Less.) Kuntze Bellis sect. Lagenophora (Cass.) Baill. Bellis sect. Silphiosperma (Steetz) Kuntze References External links Flora Europaea: Bellis Asteraceae genera Garden plants Taxa named by Carl Linnaeus