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NAME: Pineappleweed
SPECIES / FAMILY: Matricaria matricarioides / Asteraceae
COMMON NAME(S): disc mayweed, rayless mayweed
CONDITIONS: full sun, well drained, hard-packed soil, and gravel lots
PARTS:
EDIBLE
TASTE
RAW/COOK
SEASON
All
Shoots
Leaves
mild
COOK
spring/summer
Buds/Flowers
mild
RAW/COOK
spring/summer
Fruits
Roots
Seeds
Nuts
Pods
Stalk
Bark
PORTION: small / herb
COMMENT: Cute as a button herb! Smells like chamomile and pineapple. Use fresh or dried flowers and leaves for teas and salads. Spreads easily, but sometimes not easy to transplant. Likes hard-packed soil and gravel driveways.
CAUTION: Some people are allergic to this plant.(1)
NUTRITION / MEDICINAL:
- https://pfaf.org/USER/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Matricaria+matricarioides
- https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/herbs-and-spices/pineappleweed.html
- https://www.pharmaceutical-journal.com/opinion/blogs/pineapple-weed-and-its-uses/10977632.blog
LOOK-A-LIKES:
POISONOUS LOOK-A-LIKES:
OTHER USES: Entire plant can be used as an insect repellent. (2)
SOURCE LINKS (may include nutritional and medicinal info, plus other uses):
https://pfaf.org/USER/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Matricaria+matricarioides
http://www.eattheweeds.com/matricaria-matricarioides-for-your-tea-salad-2
http://www.foragingtexas.com/2008/07/pineapple-weed.html (good photos)
http://www.ediblewildfood.com/pineapple-weed.aspx (good photos)
http://yogurthydro.com/blog/foraging-pineapple-weed-wild-chamomile (recipe)
http://motherminnesota.blogspot.com/2012/08/how-to-make-pineapple-weed-jelly-its.html (recipe)
https://www.yummly.com/recipe/Pineapple-Weed-Cordial-2719843