Scentless Chamomile
Photo Credit: Daniel Laubhann
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Common Name: Scentless chamomile Scientific Name: Tripleurospermum perforatum Habitat: farmland, disturbed areas, roadsides Provincial Designation: Noxious Noxious weeds are plant species that are designated as "noxious weeds" in the Alberta weed regulation. Noxious weeds must be controlled, meaning their growth or spread needs to be prevented. |
Origin
Scentless chamomile is native to Europe and was introduced as an ornamental and/or a contaminant in crop seed. By the end of the 1800s, scentless chamomile became naturalized in North America.
Legislated Because
This plant invades open and disturbed areas, agricultural fields, and roadsides. A single, robust plant can occupy one full square metre and produce up to one million seeds.
Description
Scentless chamomile has 12-20 mm wide flowers that have yellow centers surrounded by white petals.
The leaves are very finely divided and are alternately arranged along the stem.
Stems are highly branched and grow up to 30-60 cm. Sometimes the stems are reddish in colour.
Did You Know?
Scentless chamomile is closely related to the chamomile plant used for tea but is scentless and odourless when crushed.
Learn more about this species:
SeeFact Sheets - Alberta Invasive Species Council
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For More Information
Weed Management
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In Edmonton: 311 Outside Edmonton: 780-442-5311 |
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| invasiveweeds@edmonton.ca |
