Oxeye Daises
Oxeye Daisy – Theale, Somerset, UK. ID JB_8060
To many countries the oxeye daisy is an invasive species that needs to be controlled. But luckily for us, in the UK it is a native species that lives happily around our towns and countryside. In fact, one of the best places to see this super sized daisy maybe your local churchyard – such as here in the village of Theale in Somerset.
Oxeye Daisy – Theale, Somerset, UK. ID JB_9106
Theale church has a stunning location overlooking the English countryside of the Axe River valley towards the small city of Wells.
Oxeye Daisy – Theale, Somerset, UK. ID JB_9003
Often churchyards save a corner for wildlife including daisies.
Oxeye Daisy – Wookey, Somerset, UK. ID JB_7976
Across at Chantry much of the churchyard is given over to daisies.
Oxeye Daisy – Chantry, Somerset, UK. ID JB_7719
Oxeye Daisy – Chantry, Somerset, UK. ID JB_7962
And finally…
The flowers are a good source of nectar for many different insects. These flesh flies may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but they too play a vital role in keeping our countryside beautiful.
Oxeye Daisy – Chantry, Somerset, UK. ID JB_7929
Nice images there, especially like the graves from Wookey image. It is a credit to the Highways Authority that they include ox-eye in their verge seed mix. I recall driving through Hampshire and Sussex a few years ago and the verges were stunning – mile upon mile of ox-eye.
Hi Andrew, thanks for your comment, they are always interesting. I’m often on the look out for ox-eye daisies along verges and fields. I have seen many beautiful images from other people showing daises around Somerset. I need to get out more next year and search for them. This summer has been so busy for me, these graveyards turned out to be a wonderful find. Jeff