pineappleweed.

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Niveau d'entretien

Facile

Type de plante

Annual herb

Lumière

Full sun

Lumière en intérieur

Soleil direct

Arrosage

Tous les 3 à 7 jours

Taille adulte

10 inches

Croissance

Rapide

Rusticité

USDA 3 à 9

Floraison

Late spring to early autumn

Entretien

This plant thrives in sunny spots with well draining soil. Keep an eye out for overcrowding, as it prefers a bit of space to spread its seeds. It is quite resilient and rarely needs extra attention once established.

Arrosage

Water when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch.

Engrais

This plant generally does not require supplemental fertilizer.

Taille

Remove spent flower heads if you want to prevent it from self seeding.

Rempotage

As an annual, it completes its life cycle in one season and does not typically need repotting.

Sol

Sandy or gravelly soil

pH du sol

6.0 to 7.5

Température

-20 à 30°C

Humidité

40 à 70%

Résistance à la sécheresse

Moyenne

Durée de vie

Annual, typically 1 year.

Parfum

Fort

Résistance aux chevreuils et lapins

Moyenne

Sécurité

Humains

This plant is generally considered non-toxic and is frequently used in herbal infusions.

Enfants

There are no specific safety concerns for children, but always supervise young ones near wild plants.

Allergènes de contact

Some individuals may experience mild skin irritation from handling the foliage.

Allergènes aéroportés

The pollen can trigger mild reactions in those with severe Asteraceae allergies.

Comestibilité

While often used in teas, ensure you have correctly identified the plant as it can resemble toxic lookalikes.

Comment l'identifier

• Cone shaped yellow green flower heads
• Finely divided feathery green leaves
• Distinct pineapple scent when crushed
• Small stature usually under ten inches
• Lacks white ray petals

Hauteur

0,05 à 0,3m

Envergure

0,1 à 0,25m

Feuilles

bright green, deciduous

Fleurs

yellow-green, 0,5 à 1cm

Problèmes courants

• Powdery mildew — A white fungal growth on leaves often caused by poor air circulation.

La cultiver

Multiplication

seed

Quand planter

spring, autumn

Hivernage

As an annual, the plant will die back after setting seed; ensure seeds are left in the soil to germinate the following spring.

En pot

It grows well in small pots, though it prefers the open ground.

Plant this in areas with heavy foot traffic where its resilience can be appreciated.

Bonnes associations

• Achillée millefeuille — They share similar environmental needs and attract beneficial pollinators.
• Trèfle blanc — It acts as a low-growing companion that helps fix nitrogen in the soil.

Espèces similaires

• Matricaria chamomilla — It has similar foliage but features prominent white ray florets.

Science

Famille

Asteraceae

Genre

Matricaria

Ordre

Asterales

Classe

Magnoliopsida

Région d'origine

Northeastern Asia and North America.

Préservation

This is a common, often weedy species that is not of conservation concern.

It is a pioneer species that colonizes disturbed, compacted soils where other plants struggle to grow.

Intérêt pour la faune

nectar source, attracts beneficial insects

Pollinisateurs

abeilles, papillons, coléoptères

Utilisations

herbal tea, ground cover, pollinator garden

Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.

Ce qu'on demande souvent

Is pineapple weed edible?

Yes, the flowers and leaves are often steeped to make a fragrant, pineapple-scented tea.

Does it need full sun?

It prefers full sun but can tolerate light shade.

D'où vient le nom

The genus name Matricaria comes from the Latin for womb, reflecting its historical use in treating female ailments, while discoidea refers to the disc-like flower heads lacking ray florets.

Bon à savoir

• It is an annual that readily reseeds itself in disturbed soil.
• The plant is native to northeastern Asia and North America.
• It thrives in compacted soil, often appearing along footpaths.