Disc Mayweed
Matricaria discoidea DC.
Matricaria discoidea, known as Disc Mayweed, is an annual plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to North America, northern Asia, and Europe, where it commonly grows in fields, gardens, and along roadsides. The plant is characterized by its strong pineapple-like scent when crushed, which contributes to one of its common names, pineappleweed.
Description
Matricaria discoidea is a member of the Asteraceae family and is found in regions including Greenland, Labrador, Newfoundland, Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Terceira Island, TR, TW, and IE, as well as Belgium. It is an annual herb that thrives in open habitats such as fields, gardens, and roadsides. The plant is also known by other common names, including wild chamomile and rayless mayweed. Its aromatic properties, particularly the pineapple-like scent released when the plant is crushed, are notable features.
Other common names
Disc MayweedFalse ChamomilePineapple WeedPineapple-WeedPineappleweedRayless ChamomileRounded Chamomilepineapple mayweedrayless mayweedwild chamomile
Distribution
Greenland · Labrador · Newfoundland · Alberta · British Columbia · Manitoba · New Brunswick · Nova Scotia · Northwest Territories · Ontario · Prince Edward Island · Quebec · Saskatchewan · Yukon · Saint Pierre and Miquelon · Terceira Island · TR · TW · IE · Belgium · Brussels-Capital Region · Flemish Region · Walloon Region · France · The Netherlands · Great Britain · FO · GB · IT · French Southern and Antarctic Lands Terres australes et antarctiques françaises (TAAF)
Synonyms
Santolina suaveolensAnthemis inconspicuaMatricaria graveolensCenocline paucifloraMatricaria suaveolensTanacetum pauciflorumTanacetum suaveolensMatricaria graveolens var. graveolensCotula matricarioidesChrysanthemum suaveolensChamomilla discoideaMatricaria graveolens var. discoideaLepidotheca suaveolensAkylopsis suaveolensLepidanthus suaveolensChamomilla suaveolensArtemisia matricarioides
