XMatricaria discoidea - Pineapple WeedX
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Pineapple weed -or- Disc Mayweed (Matricaria discoidea), family Asteraceae (Aster/Sunflower)
Per WIKIPEDIA: 'Matricaria discoidea, commonly known as pineapple weed and disc mayweed is an annual plant native to North America and Northeast Asia but which has become a cosmopolitan weed. It is in the family Asteraceae. The flowers exude a chamomile/pineapple aroma when crushed. They are edible and have been used in salads (although they may become bitter by the time the plant blooms) and to make herbal tea. Pineapple weed has been used for medicinal purposes, including for relief of gastrointestinal upset, infected sores, fevers, and postpartum anemia.' End quote. The website Native American Ethnobotany has many recorded uses of the plant including perfume and insect repellent. Another interesting note is that the Eskimo, Inuktitut tribes use the plants as an indicator of salmonberry picking time.
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Plant location: Seen on the Beartooth Highway near Yellowstone National Park, in the state of Montana. Date August 30, 2009. GPS coordinates: N44?55.928 W109?44.718. The elevation was 6946'.Plant -
Bloom season: May through September is the production period for the flower heads.Foliage -
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