Pineappleweed

Matricaria discoidea

TQ4792 02/05/2017 ©Raymond Small

A common plant of disturbed ground and path edges seen from May until October. It has yellowish-green flower heads, feathery leaves and grows to a height of 12cm. When the flower-heads are crushed an aroma similar to that of pineapple is released. This plant was introduced to Britain during the late 19th century.

TQ4792 02/05/2017 ©Raymond Small

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