Bellis
Bellis is a genus of flowering plants in the daisy family.
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. 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.Bellis is one of the flowers mentioned by Ophelia in Shakespeare's play Hamlet. It is in this context connected with innocence.Species
; Accepted species
