Guide to spotting wildflowers

Ox-eye daisy

 
Leucanthemum vulgare

Flowering time: May-September

Size: 10-80cm

Where to find it:  Grassy areas, especially nutrient-rich soils

The simple, undivided but toothed leaves distinguish it readily from the Mayweeds and relatives. The individual flowers are 3-5cm in diameter, which is larger than most of the Mayweeds. Beware the garden escape Shasta daisy, which has flowers nearly 8cm across and forms clumps.