Pineapple Weed
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(Matricaria Discoidea)
Physical Characteristics
The Pineapple Weed Is a weed that has Everest Tree looking leaves with flowerheads that will bloom March through September. Though it looks like Poison Hemlock the Pineapple Weed also looks like wild chamomile to some people down below.
Habitat
The Pineapple Weed grows well in disturbed areas, especially those with poor, compacted soil. The Pineapple Weed can be seen on footpaths, road sides, and in simular places in Spring and early Summer. The Pineapple Weed has also become common in Britan.
Edibility
The Pineapple Weed is edible you can eat it. It can be made into Pineapple Weed Tea and other foods like salad but it will be bitter the time the plant blooms.
Medicinal Uses
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The Pineapple Weed has been used for medical uses like reilef of gastrointestial upset, infected sores, fevers, and postpartum amemia.
Interesting Facts
The Pineapple Weed's scientific name is Matricaria Discoidea. The Pineapple Weed was interduced to Britan from Organ in late 19th century and spread rapidly. When the flowerheads are crushed it spreads a chamomile/pineapple aroma. The Pineapple Weed have been used in folk medicine for centurys.
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