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pineapple-weed

Matricaria discoidea

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Asterales ›Family: Asteraceae ›Genus: Matricaria

About

Matricaria discoidea, commonly known as pineappleweed, wild chamomile, 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,...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of pineapple-weed?
The scientific name of pineapple-weed is Matricaria discoidea.
What kingdom does pineapple-weed belong to?
pineapple-weed belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does pineapple-weed belong to?
pineapple-weed belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does pineapple-weed belong to?
pineapple-weed belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does pineapple-weed belong to?
pineapple-weed belongs to the order Asterales.
What family does pineapple-weed belong to?
pineapple-weed belongs to the family Asteraceae.
What genus does pineapple-weed belong to?
pineapple-weed belongs to the genus Matricaria.