What is 'daisy' in Latin?

Answer 1

Bellis perennis is the Latin equivalent of 'English daisy'. In the word by word translation, the adjective 'bellis' used as a noun means 'beautiful, pretty'. The adjective 'perennis' means 'occurring every year, each year over a period of two or more consecutive years'.

In contrast, the ox eye daisy draws on the Greek equivalent of Chrysanthemum leucanthemum. In the word by word translation, the Greek combined word 'chrysanthemum' means 'golden flower'. The Greek combined word 'leucanthemum' means 'white flower'.

Answer 2

The Latin word for 'daisy' is "bellis."