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stinking chamomile

Scientific Name: Anthemis cotula

Family: Asteraceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual

Other Names:

       

Stinking Chamomile: A Detailed Look

Anthemis cotula, commonly known as stinking chamomile, is an annual flowering plant easily recognized by its strong and often unpleasant odor. It's also known by several other common names, reflecting its widespread presence and distinctive characteristics.

Considerations for Pets

  • The provided texts state that stinking chamomile is toxic to dogs.

Considerations for Children

  • The whole plant contains an acrid juice.

Common and Scientific Names

  • Scientific Name: Anthemis cotula
  • Common Names: Stinking Chamomile, Mayweed, Dog Fennel, Stinking Mayweed, Poison Daisy, Manzanilla loca, Wild Chamomile, Camomille puante, Dog's Fennel, Maithes, Maithen, Mathor

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Family: Asteraceae (also known as Compositae or Sunflower Family)
  • Synonyms: Stinking Mayweed, Maruta cotula

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to Eurasia.
  • Introduced throughout North America, where it is now found in every state in the United States.
  • Often found in arable fields, particularly in cereals. It does not thrive well on undisturbed soils.

Ecological Role

  • Considered a noxious weed in some states.
  • Can be troublesome in agricultural settings.

Morphological Characteristics

  • An annual herbaceous plant growing up to 2 ft (0.61 m) in height.
  • Supporting bracts are green down the centre-line, pale-green/white around the periphery, and brownish at the pointed ends.

Distinguishing Features

  • The plant is similar in appearance to scentless chamomile (Tripleurospermum inodorum), but can be distinguished by its strong, unpleasant odor.

Quirky Facts

  • The name "stinking chamomile" refers to the strong, unpleasant smell that the plant exudes.

Additional Resources

  • USDA PLANTS Database (Symbol: ANCO2)
  • University of Nevada Cooperative Extension
  • Colorado Natural Areas Program
  • Dave's Garden
  • ResearchGate: Ecology and Phytochemistry of Stinking Chamomile (Anthemis cotula L.) in Egypt