Bellis perennis

High school (ages 12+)
Animals & Nature

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/bellis-perennis

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How big is Bellis perennis?Height: 5-20 cm (2-8 inches); leaf rosette diameter: 3-10 cm (1-4 inches)
2. What is the scientific name?Bellis perennis
3. What is the diet?Autotrophic producer, synthesizing organic compounds through photosynthesis
4. Why does the daisy fold its petals at night?The petals fold to keep moisture inside and protect the flower from cold and damage.
5. How does the daisy spread to new places?Its tiny seeds can travel by wind, water, animals, or even stick to shoes, helping the plant colonize new areas.

Asteraceae: A large family of flowering plants, commonly known as the daisy or sunflower family.
Capitulum: The characteristic flower head of plants in the Asteraceae family, composed of many small florets.
Anthropogenic Dissemination: The spread of a species by human activities, intentionally or unintentionally.