The folk name ‘measure of love’ comes from the old tradition of plucking petals from a daisy whilst saying ‘he loves me, he loves me not’ as a simple love divination charm.
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Latin name: Bellis Perennis
Family: Asteraceae
Folk name: bruisewort, bairnwort, open eye, banewort, measure or love, little star, silver pennies
Habitat: Lawns, grassy verges
Part Used: Flowers, leaves
Medicinal Use: Used for the circulation, strengthening veins, and for respiratory conditions.
Wikipedia Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bellis_perennis
