Why is Oxeye Daisy so important as an Invasive Plant?
Oxeye Daisy(OED) is pervasive in open meadows, roadsides and rangelands along the eastern slopes of the Rockies in Alberta from near Jasper National Park to the US border.
Oxeye Daisy (OED) is a widespread invader in North American pastures and natural areas. Reproducing by seed, or by shallow rhizomes (creeping roots), single plants quickly become large patches. OED is unpalatable for grazing by livestock or wildlife, giving it a competitive advantage which means the palatable native plants are eaten first.