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Matricaria discoidea
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Derwent Grange Farm, County Durham
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| Kent number: | 135/59/2 |
| BRC number: | 920001242 |
| Synonyms: |
Chamomilla suaveolens (L.) Rauschert Matricaria matricarioides (Less.) Porter Matricaria suaveolens (Pursh) Buchenau non L. |
| Common names: | Pineapple Weed (English) Rayless Mayweed (English) |
| Frequency: | Common |
| Status: | Neophyte |
| BSBI Species Code: | A1 |
| Description: |
Annual erect aromatic herb to 30 cm. Leaves 2-3-pinnatisect with linear segments. Heads greenish-yellow, without ray-florets. Phyllaries oblong with broad scarious margins. Receptacle conical, hollow. Achenes weakly 3-4-ribbed on the inner face and an obscure rim at apex. |
| Notes: | |
| Derivation of specific name: | disc-like (referring here to the absence of rays florets) |
| Habitat: | Roadsides, paths and gateways, especially where subject to trampling. |
| Altitude range: (metres) | |
| Flowering time: | Jun - Jul |
| Worldwide distribution: | Probably native to NE Asia; widespread as an introduction in N America, Europe, parts of S America and New Zealand |
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| Insects associated with this species: | |
| Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
| Images last updated: | Wednesday 25 June 2008 |
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BHL (Biodiversity Heritage Library): Matricaria discoideaEOL (Encyclopedia of Life): Matricaria discoidea
ePIC (electronic Plant Information Center): Matricaria discoidea
GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility): Matricaria discoidea
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GRIN (Germplasm Resources Information Network): Matricaria discoidea
IPNI (International Plant Names Index): Matricaria discoidea
Ispot: Matricaria discoidea
JSTOR Plant Science: Matricaria discoidea
Kew Herbarium catalogue: Matricaria discoidea
Mansfeld World Database of Agricultural and Horticultural Crops: Matricaria discoidea
The Plant List (version 1.1): Matricaria discoidea
Tropicos: Matricaria discoidea
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