Pineapple Weed,

Matricaria discoidea

Pineapple Weed. (2010, June 22). Retrieved from https://tracingterroir.wordpress.com/2010/06/22/pineapple-weed/

The Pineapple Weed has a habitat found mainly in waste places. The weed is small and yellow. It has a feathery look and feel to it. This plant can grow up to 5 to 8 inches. They tend to bloom around July and August. They have a small yellowish head that are known for looking similar to the fruit of a pineapple and somewhat even smell like them. This plant is commonly seen in Alaska. The heads of the flower can be squished and used to make tea. They can be used if they are dried out or fresh. Another name the Pineapple weed goes by is Wild Camomile. 

Pratt, Verna E. Alaskan Wildflowers. N.p.: AlaskaKrafts, 1989. Print