Disc mayweed (Matricaria discoidea, Prodr. 6: 50 (1838))

Family: Asteraceae

Author: DC.

Bibliography: Prodr. 6: 50 (1838)

Year: 1838

Status: accepted

Rank: species

Genus: Matricaria

Vegetable: False

Observations: Subarctic America to U.S.A.

Description

Disc mayweed, known scientifically as Matricaria discoidea, is a notable member of the Asteraceae family. First described in the botanical literature “Prodr.” in 1838 by the botanist DC., this resilient plant has carved its niche in the diverse flora spanning from Subarctic America down to the United States.

Matricaria discoidea thrives in a variety of climates, demonstrating a particular affinity for cooler environments but displaying remarkable adaptability. It is frequently found in disturbed areas such as roadsides, footpaths, and other places where human and animal activities are prevalent. The plant’s resilience and widespread occurrence underscore its capacity to adapt and flourish in less-than-ideal conditions.

Easily recognized by its distinctive appearance, Disc mayweed features small, greenish-yellow disc flowers that lack the white ray florets seen in many other related species, giving it a somewhat understated but unique charm. The leaves are finely divided, and the plant emits a strong, chamomile-like fragrance when crushed, a characteristic that has made it a subject of interest not just to botanists but also to traditional medicine practitioners.

In addition to its ecological adaptability, Matricaria discoidea has been noted for its traditional uses in herbal remedies. Its strong aroma and the presence of bioactive compounds have led to its use in soothing teas and other preparations aimed at aiding digestion and alleviating minor ailments.

In conclusion, Disc mayweed stands out as a fascinating specimen within the Asteraceae family. Its broad distribution from Subarctic regions to the warmer confines of the United States, combined with its distinctive physical characteristics and traditional uses, make it an important and noteworthy plant for both botanists and herbalists alike.

Common Names

Dan: ager-rævehale, eng-rævehale, gold hejre, knæbøjet rævehale, skive-kamille
Lit: bevainikė ramunė
Ita: camomilla falsa
Eng: disc mayweed, false chamomile, pineapple weed, pineapple-weed, pineappleweed, rayless chamomile, rounded chamomile
Nor: engreverumpe, knereverumpe, sandfaks, storkvein, åkerreverumpe
Isl: haliðagras
Fin: hietakattara, isorölli, nurmipuntarpää, polvipuntarpää, rikkapuntarpää, rikkarölli, pihasaunio
Swe: krypven, kvarnven, kärrkavle, renkavle, sandlosta, storven, gatkamomill, pihasaunio, ängskavle, gatkamill
Fra: matricaire odorante, matricaire sans ligules, matricaire discoïde
Pol: rumianek bezpromieniowy
Nld: schijfkamille
Deu: strahlenlose kamille
Ces: heřmánek ter
Est: lõhnav kummel
Spa: manzanilla
Lav: maura kumelīte
Por: porter
Hun: sugártalan székfű
Nob: tunbalderbrå
Nno: tunbalderbrå
Cym: chwyn afal pinwydd, chwyn pinafal, chwynnyn pinafal
En: Disc mayweed, Pineapple-weed, Rounded chamomile, Rayless chamomile, False chamomile, PINEAPPLEWEED, Pineapple mayweed, Pineapple weed, Rayless mayweed, Wild chamomile, Ónonevonêške-móxêšéne
Ar: بابونج أسطواني
Az: Ləçəksiz çobanyastığı, Ətirli çobanyastığı
Ba: Болан күҙе
Be: Рамонак пахучы
Zh: Tong hua mu ju, 同花母菊, 野洋甘菊
Cs: Heřmánek terčovitý, Heřmánek ter
Da: Skive-Kamille, Ager-Rævehale, Eng-Rævehale, Gold Hejre, Knæbøjet Rævehale
Nl: Schijfkamille
Et: Lõhnav kummel
Fi: Pihasaunio, Hietakattara, Isorölli, Nurmipuntarpää, Polvipuntarpää, Rikkapuntarpää, Rikkarölli
Fr: Matricaire odorante, Matricaire discoïde, Matricaire sans ligues, Matricaire sans ligules, Fausse Camomille, Matricaire fausse camomille, Matricaire fausse-camomille
De: Strahlenlose Kamille, Matricaria suaveolens, Strahllose Kamille
Hu: Sugártalan székfű
Is: Haliðagras
Ga: Lus na hiothlann
It: Camomilla falsa
Lv: Maura kumelīte
Lt: Bevainikė ramunė
No: Tunbalderbrå, Engreverumpe, Knereverumpe, Sandfaks, Storkvein, Åkerreverumpe
Nb: Tunbalderbrå
Nn: Tunbalderbrå
Pl: Rumianek bezpromieniowy
Pt: Porter
Ru: Рома’шка паху’чая, Ромашка безъязычковая, Ромашка душистая, Ромашка обычная, Ромашка пахучая, Ромашка ромашковидная
Gd: Lus Anainn
Sr: Žuta kamilica
Sk: Rumanček diskovitý
Es: Manzanilla
Sv: Gatkamomill, Gatukamomill, Krypven, Kvarnven, Kärrkavle, Renkavle, Sandlosta, Storven, Pihasaunio, Ängskavle, Gatkamill
Zh-tw: 同花母菊
Zh-hant: 同花母菊
Cy: Chwynnyn pinafal, Chwyn Afal Pinwydd, Chwyn Pinafal

Synonyms

• Matricaria suaveolens ((Pursh) Buchenau)
• Chrysanthemum suaveolens ((Pursh) Asch.)
• Pyrethrum breviradiatum (Schwein. ex Nutt.)
• Chrysanthemum discodes (Jess.)
• Matricaria tanacetoides (Fisch. & C.A.Mey.)
• Chamomilla discoidea ((DC.) J.Gay ex A.Braun)
• Chamomilla suaveolens ((Pursh) Rydb.)
• Cotula matricarioides (Bong.)
• Akylopsis suaveolens ((Pursh) Lehm.)
• Lepidanthus suaveolens ((Pursh) Nutt.)
• Santolina suaveolens (Pursh)
• Tanacetum suaveolens ((Pursh) Hook.)
• Tanacetum matricarioides (Ledeb.)
• Anthemis inconspicua (Fisch. ex Herder)
• Pyrethrum defloratum (A.Braun)
• Lepidotheca suaveolens ((Pursh) Nutt.)

Distribution

• Alaska (native)
• Alberta (native)
• Aleutian Is. (native)
• Arizona (native)
• Arkansas (native)
• British Columbia (native)
• California (native)
• Colorado (native)
• Connecticut (native)
• Delaware (native)
• Greenland (native)
• Idaho (native)
• Illinois (native)
• Indiana (native)
• Iowa (native)
• Kansas (native)
• Kentucky (native)
• Louisiana (native)
• Maine (native)
• Manitoba (native)
• Maryland (native)
• Masachusettes (native)
• Michigan (native)
• Minnesota (native)
• Mississippi (native)
• Missouri (native)
• Montana (native)
• Nevada (native)
• New Brunswick (native)
• New Hampshire (native)
• New Jersey (native)
• New Mexico (native)
• New York (native)
• North Carolina (native)
• North Dakota (native)
• Northwest Territorie (native)
• Nova Scotia (native)
• Nunavut (native)
• Ohio (native)
• Oklahoma (native)
• Ontario (native)
• Oregon (native)
• Pennsylvania (native)
• Prince Edward I. (native)
• Québec (native)
• Rhode I. (native)
• Saskatchewan (native)
• South Carolina (native)
• South Dakota (native)
• Tennessee (native)
• Texas (native)
• Utah (native)
• Vermont (native)
• Virginia (native)
• Washington (native)
• West Virginia (native)
• Wisconsin (native)
• Wyoming (native)
• Yukon (native)
• Guatemala (introduced)
• Hungary (introduced)
• Iceland (introduced)
• Inner Mongolia (introduced)
• Ireland (introduced)
• Irkutsk (introduced)
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• Yugoslavia (introduced)

Additional Images

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Habit

Taken Jun 13, 2022 by Fabrice Rubio (cc-by-sa)

Taken May 30, 2022 by Fabrice Rubio (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 9, 2019 by Uhlig Tino (cc-by-sa)

Taken May 13, 2022 by Fabrice Rubio (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 16, 2021 by Emanuele Santarelli (cc-by-sa)

Leaf

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Taken Aug 4, 2022 by Kyla Sanderson (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jul 3, 2021 by prmoroux (cc-by-sa)

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Taken Jun 16, 2021 by Emanuele Santarelli (cc-by-sa)

Flower

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Taken Jun 16, 2021 by Emanuele Santarelli (cc-by-sa)

Fruit

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Taken Apr 23, 2021 by de Cima Elena (cc-by-sa)

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Taken Jun 25, 2021 by David Furnival (cc-by-sa)

Other

Taken Aug 10, 2013 by Tela Botanica − Paul FABRE (cc-by-sa)

Taken Aug 5, 2020 by Natalie Donaldson (cc-by-sa)

Taken Apr 30, 2022 by Tristan Jaton-Maria (cc-by-sa)

Taken May 26, 2022 by Tristan Jaton-Maria (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 11, 2019 by Enno Huttenga (cc-by-sa)

Bark

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Taken May 23, 2021 by Sabin Poenariu (cc-by-sa)

Taken Apr 27, 2019 by Kisova Karin (cc-by-sa)

Taken May 4, 2020 by mish8000 (cc-by-sa)

Taken May 26, 2022 by Tristan Jaton-Maria (cc-by-sa)

Sources

• WFO (No URL)
• IPNI (No URL)
• GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/3103791)
• POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:154716-2)
• PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Matricaria discoidea DC.)

Specifications

Growth habit: Forb/herb

Growth

Ph maximum: 7.0

Ph minimum: 6.5

Light: 8

Atmospheric humidity: 4

Soil nutriments: 8