Any of numerous species of perennial plants belonging to the daisy family, especially the field daisy of Europe and North America (Chrysanthemum leucanthemum) and the English common daisy (Bellis perennis), with a single white or pink flower rising from a rosette of leaves. (Family Compositae.)
Initially the sun and moon had human faces, but they were removed when the flag was updated in 1962. The flag is said to express the hope that Nepal will endure as long as the sun and the moon. The blue border symbolizes peace. Effective date: 16 December 1962.