# Meadow daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare)

**Swedish: Prästkrage | English: Oxeye Daisy | Family: Asteraceae**

In Sweden, the meadow daisy (*Leucanthemum vulgare*) has the wonderful name **Prastkrage** (priest's collar), as the bright white petals are reminiscent of the historical ruffs worn by Swedish clergy.

It is the heart of Swedish summer meadows and enchants landscapes around Burträsk from June to August with its sunny yellow centers and pure white ray flowers.

## FAQs

- **Why is the daisy called Prästkrage in Sweden?**: The white wreath leaves around the yellow disc are reminiscent of the traditional starched collars of Swedish priests.
- **Are daisy flowers edible?**: Yes, the delicate white ray flowers and young buds are edible and have a slightly spicy, herbaceous taste.
- **When is the main flowering time?**: June to August.
- **How tall does the meadow daisy grow?**: Approx. 30 to 60 cm.
- **Which meadows does the plant prefer?**: Species-rich, poor meadows and sunny roadsides without excessive artificial fertilization.
- **How does the plant reproduce?**: Both via flying achene seeds and through a perennial rhizome.


## Weitere Informationen

- Botanical illustration: Meadow daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare), in Swedish'Prästkrage'.
- Sweden's famous summer flower 'Prästkrage'. A symbol of the untouched natural meadows of Scandinavia.