Difference Between Daisy and Chrysanthemum

1. Different plant types

Daisy is a type of chrysanthemum, also known as sunflower, spring daisy, and marguerite. It is a bit similar to the latter. It is an herbaceous plant belonging to the Asteraceae family and the genus Daisy. The plant is relatively short and small, with a height of about 10 cm.

Chrysanthemum is a general term for a type of plant with many varieties. In addition to daisies, there are many other types. It is a perennial shrub of the Asteraceae family and the genus Chrysanthemum, and can be propagated by root division. The plant is relatively tall, with a relatively upright stem and a layer of soft hairs on the surface.

2. Different flowers

The flowers of daisy are relatively small, and they look like chrysanthemums that have not fully grown and opened. The petals are relatively short and straight, so this is the origin of the name. Although it has many colors, they are far inferior to the latter. There are only yellow, white, green, pink, purple and other colors.

There are many varieties of chrysanthemums, and the shapes of the flowers are also diverse, including single petals, spoon-shaped petals, flat petals, etc. The whole flower shape is relatively large, the petals are long, curved upward and curled, and can be distinguished from the appearance. The flowers are also rich in colors, including purple, pink, yellow, white, orange, red, etc.