scentless mayweed
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scentless mayweed
Tripleurospermum inodorum
Scentless mayweed is a cheerful little flower with white petals and a yellow center. It grows in fields and gardens, adding beauty to the landscape without a strong smell.
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
The scentless mayweed has bright white, daisy-like flowers with a prominent yellow center and finely divided, feathery green leaves. Its petals are broader and less sparse than some similar wildflowers, distinguishing it visually.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderAsteralesFamilyAsteraceaeGenusTripleurospermum
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
It's a world traveler, found on almost every continent!
Its name, 'inodorum', means 'without scent', unlike its chamomile cousins!
One plant can release thousands of seeds, like tiny botanical fireworks!
This plant can grow almost anywhere, even cracks in pavements!
Special abilities
Ability
Seed Powerhouse
Scentless mayweed can produce thousands of tiny seeds, which helps it spread widely and create new plants easily.
Ability
Tough Survivor
Scentless mayweed has a strong ability to grow in poor or compacted soils, which helps it thrive where other plants struggle.
Ability
Long-lasting Seeds
Scentless mayweed has seeds that can stay dormant and viable in the soil for many years, helping it reappear after disturbances.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 20-80 cm
- Spread
- 15-40 cm
- Flower Size
- 1.5-3 cm
- Bloom Season
- Summer to Fall
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Annual
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Honey bee
Apis mellifera
Gathers nectar and pollen
pollinates
Buff-tailed bumblebee
Bombus terrestris
Visits flowers for food
eats
Black bean aphid
Aphis fabae
Feeds on sap from stems
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Ornamental
Ornamental plants are cultivated primarily for their aesthetic appeal, enhancing landscapes and gardens with their attractive foliage, flowers, or form.
Summer Blooming
Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished.
Grassland
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always look but don't touch flowers without asking an adult first.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is scentless mayweed?
20-80 cm
How wide does scentless mayweed spread?
15-40 cm
How big are the flowers on scentless mayweed?
1.5-3 cm
When does scentless mayweed bloom?
Summer to Fall
Is scentless mayweed edible?
No
Is scentless mayweed toxic?
None
What is scentless mayweed's lifecycle?
Annual
How is scentless mayweed pollinated?
Insect
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