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Pineappleweed Matricaria matricarioides (Less.) Porter
Summer Annual
Reproducing from seed

Cotyledons
Small, narrow
Fused together, pointed

Roots
Fibrous taproot

Stem
Smooth, erect, branched

True Leaves
Alternate, finely divided
Carrot-like

Flowers
Cone or egg-shaped
Yellowish green
No petals present

Habitat
Grain fields, forages
waste areas, roadsides

Note
Found on disturbed or packed soils
Pineapple aroma from leaves when crushed

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Pineappleweed 1

Pineappleweed 2

Pineappleweed 3

  Last Update: May 1, 2007