Bellis () is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae.Linnaeus, Carl von. 1753. Species Plantarum 2: 886-887 in LatinTropicos, Bellis L.
The group is native to Europe, the Mediterranean and northern Africa. One species has been introduced into North America and others into other parts of the world.Altervista Flora Italiana, genere Bellis includes photos and European distribution maps The genus includes the familiar common daisy Bellis perennis.
Description Bellis species are mostly perennials, and grow from tall. They have simple erect stems, and most species have basal leaves. They have radiate flower heads that are produced one per stem.
Species Accepted speciesThe Plant List, search for Bellis
Possible infrageneric groups Source:
Bellis sect. Brachyscome (Cass.) Baill. Bellis sect. Brachystephium (Less.) Kuntze Bellis sect. Lagenophora (Cass.) Baill. Bellis sect. Silphiosperma (Steetz) Kuntze
References
External links
Flora Europaea: Bellis