False Chamomile

False Chamomile, Scentless Chamomile, False Mayweed

Tripleurospermum maritima (L.) W.D.J. Koch ssp. maritima
(formerly Matricaria maritima L.)

Asteraceae (Sunflower Family)

seedlings ▲

▲ young plant

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▲ flower/inflorescence

▲ underside of inflorescence

False Chamomile:

Very similar in appearance to Mayweed Chamomile, but leaves and plant have no noticeable odor
Annual weed with slightly to much branched, erect to ascending stems up to about 2 feet tall and wide
Flowers are small white daisy-like flowers with yellow centers
Found in agronomic crops, horticultural crops, disturbed sites
Much more common in northern midwest