Its name comes from the Greek and has two etymological variants: according to some it literally means "bird’s milk", in reference to the milky liquid that escapes from the cut stems; according to others it means instead "rooster’s crest", to indicate the characteristic shape of its flowers when they are closed. It has a tuber that grows underground, in order to ensure the survival of the plant during periods of drought.From the bulb depart the stems with thin and elongated green leaves, similar to a bush. Its beautiful daisies flowers have oval petals, delicate and cream-white color.