Colorado Wild Plants and Fungi
by DaySounds © 2013-16




Pineapple Weed/Wild Chamomile (Matricaria discoidea/Matricaria matricarioides)

Pineapple weed is not Chamomile--even though, many people confuse them
to the point of calling it "wild chamomile." The confusion is understandable.
The leaves are similar to those of chamomile, but much shorter; the smell is
also similar, but milder. It also has sedative and anti-bacterial properties, but
not as effective. However, Pineapple Weed flower/floret heads lack ray flowers
and the disk florets are greenish with just hints of yellow.
                                     

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