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Ox-Eye Daisy (Leucanthemum)

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Ox-Eye Daisy Genus Details

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This perennial weed is native to Europe and Asia and became naturalized in North America in open fields and pastures. Plants have alternate, conspicuously lobed leaves and grow to 2 feet tall. White daisylike flowers appear during June and July that are up to 2 inches across. Flowers are insect-pollinated and have minor allergenic importance in terms of pollen.

Ox-Eye Daisy Allergy Info

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Considered to have minor allergenicity. Disturbed (mechanical agitation) has been reported to cause allergic symptoms. Skin contact with leaves and flowers has caused allergic rashes in some patients. The scent of leaves and flowers has also caused allergic reactions in some individuals.

Ox-Eye Daisy Pollen Description

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No pollen description is currently available.

Species in This Genus

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Allergenicity Legend:
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Ox-Eye Daisy (Leucanthemum) is a genus of the ASTERACEAE family.
This genus includes the following allergenic species:

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Ox-Eye Daisy Genus Location

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The shaded areas on the map indicates where the genus has been observed in the United States. Click the map to see a full scale version of these allergy areas.
  - Native, observed in a county
  - Introduced, observed in a county
  - Rarely observed

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