turfing daisy n 1: low densely tufted perennial herb of Turkey having small white flowers; used as a ground cover in dry places; sometimes included in genus Matricaria [syn: {Tripleurospermum tchihatchewii}, {Matricaria tchihatchewii}] 2: mat-forming perennial herb of Asia Minor; sometimes included in genus Matricaria [syn: {Tripleurospermum oreades tchihatchewii}, {Matricaria oreades}]