mountain daisy

American  

noun

1. mountain sandwort.

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Etymology

Origin of mountain daisy

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

Wild marigolds abound in large patches, even on the mountain heights, where there is plenty of moisture and sunshine, and a species of marguerite, or mountain daisy, is not uncommon.

From The Lake of the Sky Lake Tahoe in the High Sierras of California and Nevada, its History, Indians, Discovery by Frémont, Legendary Lore, Various Namings, Physical Characteristics, Glacial Phenomena, Geology, Single Outlet, Automobile Routes, Historic Towns, Early Mining Excitements, Steamer Ride, Mineral Springs, Mountain and Lake Resorts, Trail and Camping Out Trips, Summer Residences, Fishing, Hunting, Flowers, Birds, Animals, Trees, and Chaparral, with a Full Account of the Tahoe National Forest, the Public Use of the Water of Lake Tahoe and Much Other Interesting Matter by James, George Wharton

Who that has once read, can ever forget his harmonious and pathetic address to a mountain daisy on turning it up with the plough?

From Flowers and Flower-Gardens With an Appendix of Practical Instructions and Useful Information Respecting the Anglo-Indian Flower-Garden by Richardson, David Lester

So it comes to pass that Robert Burns mourns when his plow turns under a mountain daisy or destroys the home of a field mouse.

From Lest We Forget World War Stories by Bigwood, Inez

Zita was a little longer than usual before her looking-glass on that occasion, and was as pretty and fresh as a mountain daisy, when she came down at last to join me below.

From The Doctor's Daughter by Vera, [pseud.]

The “gowan” is the mountain daisy of Scotland.

From Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 10 The Guide by Sylvester, Charles Herbert