Pineapple Weed

Description...

This plant gets it's name from it's distinct pineapple scent.
It is hairless, has leafy branched stems, and can grow 2-16"
high. Branches are alternate, deeply cut into fine segments,
and can be 1/2-2" long. Flowers are yellow to green.

Edibility...

Flowerheads can be a good snack, but Pineapple Weed
often times grows where there may be chemicals and oil spills,
so only choose ones that are growing in the right location.

Medicinal Uses...

Pineapple Weed has many medicinal properties that most
people are unaware of.
A tea made from the plant may be good for colds, upset
stomaches, diarrhea, fevers, and menstrual cramps. It has
been taken by women to build up their blood before child-
birth, to aid delivering the placenta, and to encourage
good, healthy milk.
This plant can also expel gas, relieve heartburn, and soothe
muscle contractions in stomach.
Since Pineapple Weed has a nice scent, Native Americans
used it as a perfume. It works as a sweet-smelling insect
repellent, too.

Habitat and Range...
Pineapple weed is often found growing near roadsides
and other disturbed areas, from the southern Yukon
and NWT to New Mexico.