Anthemis cotula Mayweed (Compositae)

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Anthemis cotula
Mayweed
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The Anthemis cotula plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Compositae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Mayweed.

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Latin Name:  Anthemis cotula
Common Name:  Mayweed
Family:  Compositae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  The whole plant is penetrated by an acrid juice, touching or ingesting the plant can cause allergies in some people[4, 222].

Mature Height:  0.6   Mature Width:  0.25

Habitat:  Waste places usually on heavy soil[4, 17].

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a sunny position and a well-drained soil that is neutral to slightly acid[1, 200]. Succeeds in heavy clay soils. Bees dislike this plant[4]. The leaves contain glands which release a most disagreeable odour when the plant is handled and can cause allergic reactions in people.

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