Pineapple weed
The
pineapple weed (
Chamomilla suaveolens, syn.
Matricaria suaveolens) is an
annual plant probably native to
California in the Family
Asteraceae. The
flower head is cone-shaped, composed of dense-packed yellowish-green corollas, and lacking ray-florets. The leaves are pinnately dissected and sweet-scented when crushed. The plant grows 3 to 12 inches (7.5 - 30 cm) high.
The flowers have a chamomile/pineapple aroma. They are reported to be edible and make tea
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References and External Links
\n* Robbins, W. W., Margaret K. Bellue, and Walter S. Ball. 1970. Weeds of California. Documents and Publications, Sacramento. 547 p.\n* University of California, Statewide Integrated Pest Management Program
