mayweed

Anthemis cotula

Close-up of dog fennel flower
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Weed Characteristics

Other names: stinking chamomile, dogfennel, mayweed dogfennel, mayweed chamomile, stinkweed, chamomile
Leaf type: Broadleaf
Flowers: White

Small, finely divided leaves give the plant a ferny look and emit a strong odor when crushed. Daisy-like flowerheads have yellow-orange centers and are displayed individually at the end of stems. Plant is multi-branched and forms a low mound up to 2 ft. tall.