Matricaria discoidea    Pineappleweed

 

 

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This introduced, naturalised and common weed of waste places was first recorded in 1871 in the British isles. It is easily overlooked. As its name suggests, a crushed flower head smells of pineapple

Banks of River Inny, Ireland, 18th October 2004

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Added on 7th November 2004, amended 29th January 2005