Pineapple Weed
Matricaria discoidea (Chamomilla suaveolens)
Family:
Sunflower (Asteraceae)
AKA:
Disc Mayweed, Rayless Chamomile
Photo taken on:
July 6, 2006
Location:
Upper Loop, Skyland, GV, CO
Life Zones:
Plains to montane
Habitat:
Disturbed soil, roadsides
Grows from 2-16" high. Leaves are finely divided. The flower heads have no ray flowers. The crushed head smells of pineapple.
Flora of North America reference.