Ox Eye Daisy

Leucanthemum vulgare is a perennial herb that grows to a height of 80 cm (31 in) and has a creeping underground rhizome. The largest leaves are at the base of the plant and are 40–150 mm (1.6–5.9 in) long, about 50 mm (2.0 in) wide and have a petiole. These leaves have up to 15 teeth, or lobes, or both, on the edges. The leaves decrease in size up the stem, the upper leaves, up to 75 mm (3.0 in) long, lack a petiole and are deeply toothed.

Leucanthemum vulgare is one of the most widespread weeds in the Anthemideae. It became an introduced species via gardens into natural areas in parts of Canada, the United States, Australia, and New Zealand. In some habitats it forms dense colonies displacing native plants and modifying existing communities.

The unopened flower buds can be marinated and used in a similar way to capers