| No | 27 |
| Common Name: | Pineapple weed |
| Scientific Name: | Matricaria discoidea |
| Irish Name: | Lus na hiothlann |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Habitat: | disturbed ground, tracks, pathways and other well-trodden places |
| Uses: | Also known as Disc Mayweed and Pineapple Mayweed, this plant is used in the preparation of herbal tea. The early leaves are also used in salads. |
Pineapple Weed
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