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Tripleurospermum inodorum (L.) Sch. Bip.

scentless mayweed (Asteraceae / Compositae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
Very widespreadNegligible tendencySE
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Tripleurospermum inodorum is an annual of waste ground and fields across the British Isles.

South Hinksey (VC22: Berkshire); 2015-06-30

 scentless mayweed / Tripleurospermum inodorum: _Tripleurospermum inodorum_ is an annual of waste ground and fields across the British Isles.

The leaves of Tripleurospermum inodorum lack the bristle-points seen on Matricaria chamomilla.

South Hinksey (VC22: Berkshire); 2015-06-30

 scentless mayweed / Tripleurospermum inodorum: The leaves of _Tripleurospermum inodorum_ lack the bristle-points seen on _Matricaria chamomilla_.

The downward angle of the ligules is a common feature of Tripleurospermum inodorum, but it also sometimes seen in similar species, including Matricaria chamomilla.

South Hinksey (VC22: Berkshire); 2015-06-30

 scentless mayweed / Tripleurospermum inodorum: The downward angle of the ligules is a common feature of _Tripleurospermum inodorum_, but it also sometimes seen in similar species, including _Matricaria chamomilla_.

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