Matricaria discoides, August 10, 2021
Common & scientific name
Pineapple weed, Matricaria discoides
Family
Sunflower, Asteraceae
Location
Roadside, 10,500’
Fun, weird, helpful, or little known fact
A new non-native makes its appearance near the CDOT dump site and horse outfitters (along with, it must be admitted, IPF’s tool shop). It DOES give off a nice pineapple scent when crushed. This rayless flower is impossible to confuse with any other, and is a (blessedly) rare sight on the Pass.