The difference between white chrysanthemum and daisy, what do they mean?

1. Introduction to the differences

1. Different families and genera: White crystal daisy and daisy belong to two plants of the same family but different genera. Both belong to the Asteraceae family, but the former belongs to the Chrysanthemum genus and the latter belongs to the Daisy genus. This also leads to a difference, that is, the former is an annual or biennial herb, while the latter is a perennial plant, but most of the time it is cultivated as an annual or biennial plant.

2. Different flowers: Both have capitula, and the ligulate flowers are white and the tubular flowers are yellow, but you can find the difference if you look closely. The flowers of the white crystal chrysanthemum are larger, the petals are wider, oval in shape, and very compact. The stamens are slightly concave and the color is yellow with green. Daisy flowers are slightly smaller, with slender petals and certain gaps between them, and protruding stamens that are yellow in color.

3. Different leaves: The leaves of white daisy are alternate and deeply pinnate, while the leaves of daisy are parasitic, spoon-shaped, blunt at the top, and have wavy teeth on the edges.

4. Different distribution: Both white daisy and perennial daisy are native to Europe, but the former is mainly found in North Africa and Spain, while the latter is found in the Mediterranean region. However, they are currently widely cultivated all over the world. In comparison, the latter has more varieties and is more adaptable to the environment.

2. What do they represent?

The white chrysanthemum represents many things, such as innocence, and its white petals reflect this characteristic. It also means yearning for sunlight, because it cannot bloom without light. In addition, it also symbolizes mystery and elegance, and usually grows in quiet places. Daisy has many meanings, such as innocence, peace, hope and pure beauty. In addition, it also represents the love hidden deep in the heart.