Matricaria matricarioides (Pineapple Weed)
Botanical Information
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Matricaria |
| Species | matricarioides |
| Synonyms | Matricaria discoidea, Matricaria suaveolens |
| Category | Annuals |
| Origin | California, USA. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses Disclaimer | The dried flowers are used to make herbal teas, caution should be used as some individuals are allergic to the plant. The dried flowers are also used as an insect repellant. |
Details
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| Flowering Period | June, July |
Description and Growing Information
| Cultivation | Dry or moist, sandy and clay soils that are well drained with high sun. |
| Leaf Description | Pale blue-green and very divided. If the leaves are crushed, they produce an odor similar to pineapples. |
| Flower Description | Cone-shaped yellowish green flowers, 1/4 to 1/2 inch in diameter emerge from the ends of small stems. |
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