Common Name: Pineapple-weed
Scientific Name: Matricaria matricarioides
Description: A low-growing weed with light green feathery leaves and conical yellow flowers that when crushed emit a pineapple scent.
Flowers: June-October
Habitat: roadsides and disturbed areas
Use: The fresh or dried flowers are steeped in hot water to create a pineapple flavored tea.
I found pineapple-weed nestled in one of the medians of my work parking lot. My picture looks like this...
It's supposed to look like this:
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| http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matricaria_discoidea |
I think I'm going to invest in a better camera...
