General Plant Information (Edit)
| Plant Habit: |
Herb/Forb
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| Life cycle: |
Annual
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| Sun Requirements: |
Full Sun to Partial Shade
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| Water Preferences: |
Mesic
Dry Mesic
Dry
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| Soil pH Preferences: |
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
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| Plant Height: |
2 to 16 inches |
| Leaves: |
Fragrant
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| Flowers: |
Showy
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| Flower Color: |
Other: Yellowish-green
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| Bloom Size: |
Under 1"
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| Flower Time: |
Spring
Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
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| Uses: |
Will Naturalize
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| Resistances: |
Drought tolerant
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| Pollinators: |
Flies
Bees
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| Miscellaneous: |
Tolerates poor soil
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- Pineapple Weed
- Wild Camomile
- Wild Chamomile
- Disc Mayweed
- Accepted: Matricaria discoidea
- Synonym: Matricaria matricarioides
Posted by
Maridell (Sioux City IA - Zone 4b) on Jun 11, 2012 9:27 AM concerning plant:
Per Wikipedia: They are edible and have been used in salads (although they may become bitter by the time the plant blooms) and to make herbal tea. Pineapple weed has been used for medicinal purposes, including for relief of gastrointestinal upset, infected sores, fevers, and postpartum anemia.
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