Tripleurospermum inodorum most resembles tripleurospermum maritimum, differing in the narrower, non-fleshy leaf segments. It can be distinguished from some other similar species by the absence of scent.
Common name:
Scentless mayweed
Family:
Scientific name:
Tripleurospermum inodorum
Main flower color:
Range:
All of the British Isles except the Scottish Highlands
Height:
Up to 70 cm
Habitat:
Arable fields, disturbed ground
Flowers:
Flowerheads are up to 4 cm across, with between 10 and 25 broad white ray florets around a domed centre of many small yellow disc florets, lacking scales. Phyllaries are dark green with lighter green margins, often brownish towards the tip
Leaves:
Alternate, hairless, pinnately divided up to three times into very narrow, cylindrical segments
Season:
April to October
Rarity:
★★★★★
