Oxeye Daisy

You know summer is right around the corner in western Oregon when you see the Oxeye Daisy (Chrysanthemum leucanthemum) blooming in fields or vacant lots around town. It's hard to resist snapping a photo of these simple but beautiful flowers. They are native to Europe and Asia and were introduced here originally for garden use. They bloom from late Spring until late summer. (5/26/2013)

This field is located at the corner of SE Davis and SE Brookwood in Hillsboro.

Detail view of daisy in our back field.