Tripleurospermum inodorum
Description
Sea Mayweed (Tripleurospermum inodorum) is an annual plant that grows between 10 and 50 centimeters high. It blooms from summer to autumn, is related to the German Camomile (Matricaria chamomilla) and is also called Coastal Scentless Mayweed, Scentless Mayweed, Scentless Camomile or False Camomile.
Tripleurospermum inodorum can be found on or near fields and occasionally also in meadows and along roadsides.
Tripleurospermum inodorum is also called Scentless Mayweed, Scentless Camomile or False Camomile.
Distribution
The distribution area of Tripleurospermum inodorum reaches from Europe to China.
European distribution:
Albania, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine
As an introduced species, this plant can also be found in New Zealand, North America and some South American countries (Argentina, Chile, Uruguay).
Uses
Unlike the German Camomile (Matricaria chamomilla) the Scentless Mayweed is not used as a medicinal herb, as it contains only a few essential oils. It lacks the typical camomile scent.
Pollinators
Sea Mayweed is pollinated by solitary bees and other wild bees.
Common names
Dutch
Reukeloze kamille
French
Camomille Inodore, Matricaire Perforée
German
Geruchlose Kamille, Geruchlose Strandkamille, Falsche Kamille
Italian
Camomilla inodore
Spanish
Manzanilla marítima
Categories: Herbs | White flowers | Wildflowers |
