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Kent number: | 135/59/2 |
BRC number: | 920001242 |
Synonyms: |
Chamomilla suaveolens (L.) Rauschert Matricaria matricarioides (Less.) Porter Matricaria suaveolens (Pursh) Buchenau non L. |
Common names: | Pineapple Weed (English) Rayless Mayweed (English) |
Frequency: | Common |
Status: | Neophyte |
BSBI Species Code: | A1 |
Description: |
Annual erect aromatic herb to 30 cm. Leaves 2-3-pinnatisect with linear segments. Heads greenish-yellow, without ray-florets. Phyllaries oblong with broad scarious margins. Receptacle conical, hollow. Achenes weakly 3-4-ribbed on the inner face and an obscure rim at apex. |
Notes: | |
Derivation of specific name: | disc-like (referring here to the absence of rays florets) |
Habitat: | Roadsides, paths and gateways, especially where subject to trampling. |
Altitude range: (metres) | |
Flowering time: | Jun - Jul |
Worldwide distribution: | Probably native to NE Asia; widespread as an introduction in N America, Europe, parts of S America and New Zealand |
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Insects associated with this species: | |
Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
Images last updated: | Wednesday 25 June 2008 |
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