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Pineapple Weed
Matricaria discoidea
Physical Characteristics
Chamomile
Edibility
Pineapple weed has cone shaped or rounded non rayed,composite flower head that is yellow greenish in color. The leaves are finely divided into narrow,feathery segments. They grow alternatively along the stem and average from 2 to 4 cm long. The leaves are hairless.The plant can grow to 30 cm.
Chamomile is a type of herb that comes from the flowers of the Asteraceae plant family it is very popular in tea.
Pineapple weed flowers and leaves are a tasty finger food while hiking or toss in salads. Flowers can also be dried out ,and crushed so that it can be used as flour. As with chamomile,pineapple weed is very good as a tea. Pineapple weed flowers may become bitter by the time the plant blooms,but are still good to eat.
Interesting Facts
Other Uses
Pineapple weed can be used to make chamomile tea,pineapple weed syrup,and pineapple weed beer. Pineapple weed is a type of chamomile . Pineapple weed can grow in roads,driveways, and in other dry, and sandy soil locations.
Pineapple weed can also be used to make oil.
Medicinal Uses
Did you know that pineapple weed can reduce fever.
Pineapple weed can be used to aiding sleep,boosting the immune system,improving skin health , speeding healing , soothing the digestive system,lowering stress levels, and increasing milk production.
Habitat
The pineapple weed grows in almost all waste areas and sometimes in between sidewalk cracks. Pineapple weed is an amazing plant which seems to thrive in abused soil such as dirt roads,driveways, and other dry and sandy soil locations.
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