27 May Weed Wednesday – Scentless Chamomile
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It’s Weed Wednesday! Let’s talk about Scentless Chamomile.
Scentless Chamomile is a noxious weed spreading across Alberta, especially in disturbed areas like roadsides, fields, and pastures. Early detection is key!
How to identify it:
- Daisy-like flowers with white petals and yellow centers (but unlike true chamomile, it has no scent when crushed)
- Finely divided, feathery leaves
- Smooth, branched stems growing up to 1 metre tall
- Blooms from early summer into fall
Why it’s considered noxious:
- Aggressively outcompetes native plants and crops
- Reduces forage quality in pastures
- Can produce thousands of seeds per plant, spreading rapidly
- Difficult to control once established
Fun Facts
- Despite its name, it isn’t used in teas!
- Can be confused with Pineapple weed, but hence the smell Pineapple weed smells like a sweet Pina Colada
If you think you’ve found Scentless Chamomile or need help identifying it – take a clear photo, record the location and contact your local Agricultural Fieldman for identification and management advice. Early action helps stop the spread—let’s keep Alberta’s landscapes healthy!
To learn more, visit: https://abinvasives.ca/fact-sheet/scentless-chamomile/
