What plant family does lettuce belong to?
Lettuce belongs to the daisy family.
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Daisy facts and facts about daisies, from the Random Facts shelf.
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Where does the name "daisy" come from?
The name "daisy" comes from "day's eye," because the flower opens in the morning and closes at night.
Is a daisy one flower?
A daisy is actually two kinds of tiny flowers grouped together: the yellow center and the white petals.
What is "loves me, loves me not"?
"Loves me, loves me not" is a game where people pull petals off a daisy.
How big is the daisy family?
The daisy family is one of the largest plant families, with about 32,000 species.
Can you eat daisies?
Common lawn daisies are edible.
Are oxeye daisies invasive?
The oxeye daisy is an invasive weed in parts of North America.
Where does "pushing up daisies" come from?
The phrase "pushing up daisies" became popular during WWI.
What was the first song sung by a computer?
"Daisy Bell" was the first song sung by a computer, in 1961.
Who are Gerbera daisies named after?
Gerbera daisies are named after Traugott Gerber.
Who created the Shasta daisy?
The Shasta daisy was created by plant breeder Luther Burbank.