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Matricaria matricarioides Pineapple weed (1 Page of 5) The Matricaria matricarioides plant species is found in N.E. Asia. An introduced and increasing weed in Britain. It is a member of the Compositae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Pineapple weed. Some home gardeners know the variety as M. discoidea. DC. M. suaveolens. non L. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Matricaria matricarioides Common Name: Pineapple weed Family: Compositae Author: (Less.)Porter. Known Hazards: Some people are allergic to this plant[222]. Mature Height: 0.3 Mature Width: Habitat: Waysides and waste places, especially along tracks, paths and by trampled gateways[17].
Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in any well-drained soil in a sunny position[200].
The bruised or sun-warmed leaves emit the appealing odour of ripe apples[245].
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