Bellis sylvestris Bellis sylvestris, or the Southern daisy, is a perennial herbaceous of the genus Bellis. It is very common in the meadows and clear woods of the Mediterranean regions. The robust plant has creeping roots and big leaves of dark green. The spoon-shaped leaves have a short petiole hard to distinguish and several conspicuous veins. Autumnal flowering is presented by an inflorescence containing white external flowers and yellow central flowers. The plant bears a fruit called achene. Datasheet Common NameSouthern daisy Botanical nameBellis sylvestris FamilyAsteraceae Life CyclePerennialFoliageEvergreenBasic Colourwhite, yellow Height10 -> 50 cmHabitatMeadowsAltitude1200 mBloom TimeSeptember, NovemberPlant TypeHerb, MedicinalFruit TypeAchenedifferent tolerancesTell usUsed PartsWhole plantPlant UsesMedicine , CulinaryActive substancesSaponins, Tannin,Flavones Essential oil,Bitter principle, Mucilage USDA Zone5 (-29), 6 (-23), 7 (-17), 8 (-12), 9 (-7), 10 (-1)Sun ExposureSunSoil pHAlkaline, NeutralSoil MoistureMoistSoil Type MixturePropagationby seeds / by sowing, by Cuttings, Self sowsGerminationTell us Pests/ DiseasesSlugs and snails Open Next Page To See More Photos. Bellis sylvestris Bellis sylvestris