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Adaptations of Common Daisy (Bellis perrenis) Description Grows from rhizomes (growing stem found underground). Small rounded spoon shaped leaves, that grow in a rosette formation are evergreen. Leaves are 2-5cm long. Leaves may be hairy The flower heads are 2-3cm wide, with white petals often with a red tip. They are produced on a leafless stem, 210cm tall. Growing environment It has shallow roots so it is susceptible to drought, often found in moist soils. Often found in heavy to well-drained soils. Found amongst short grass. Adaptations to environment; - It grows low to the ground so it is not affected by mowing - White petals surrounding the central anthers (producing pollen) to attract insects - flowers grow taller than surrounding plants to attract insects -
