#pineappleweed

[flowerishness]

Matricaria discoidea (pineappleweed)

Pineappleweed was originally native to western North America, from Alaska to California, but is now 'naturalized' in eastern North America, Europe, Asia, Greenland, Iceland, South America, and New Zealand. To say that it prefers compacted, poor-quality soil is an understatement. This pineappleweed patch is flourishing in the remains of a washed-out gravel path.

If you take a pineappleweed flower and rub it between your fingers, it produces an odor half-way between a pineapple and chamomile. Some people put pineappleweed in a teapot. However, if you're looking for a real fan of this plant, try feeding it to your pet rabbit. I tell you, bunny rabbits absolutely love pineappleweed.

[miochimochi]

I'm not against modern medicine by any means, but if I can find a natural way to treat something that's effective enough without as high of a risk, I'm taking that route. I've already replaced my depression medication with St John's Wort which I found growing in my yard. I don't want it taking over the native plant life if I can help it, but I'll definitely work on cultivating it more. Gotta figure out how to transplant it best. Next thing to figure out: sleep medication that isn't likely to fuck up my liver. Trying pineappleweed tonight. That's a native plant I can cultivate anywhere without worry. I got English lavender potted, but it's still gotta grow more before it's good to harvest. The chinook hops are also getting ready to flower about now, I see them budding.

If you come to me to suggest anything... fuck off with all of that essential oil bs.

[dansnaturepictures]

16/06/2024-Ruddy Shelduck, hedge woundwort, views, yarrow and oxeye daisies at Petersfield Heath Pond today.

Lots of Egyptian Geese, Canada Geese and Coot chicks including seen bathing, Moorhen chicks, Mallards and some interesting looking hybrid ducks, Robin, Dunnock, Cormorant, Herring Gull, great views of Kestrel, Great Tit, Reed Warbler heard, Meadow Brown, Swollen-thighed beetle, herb-Robert, foxgloves, yellow iris, green alkanet, honesty, common spotted orchid, bramble flowers, pineappleweed and heath bedstraw were other highlights from a lovely walk. A special and memorable weekend.

[pulsepointoils]

Pineapple weed, don’t you think it looks lovely here in the sunshine, the ladybird certainly thinks so. Growing freely here on the edge of the cropped wheat field. Did you know that the flower heads make a lovely tea that helps with stress, a close relative of chamomile, and it has similar calming/sedative properties. #pineappleweed #pineappletea #weedstagramm #perfectweeds #inthegardentoday #ladybug #ladybird #ladybirdvisit #plantswithpurpose #pulsepointoils #pulsepointoilsinisolation #dogwalks #somersetcountryside (at Mells, Somerset) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCRFh1BFXhS/?igshid=163pw1g06yqdb

[earthstartarot]

The sixty-third card of the Tarot, is associated with the middle ten degrees of Gemini- Venus in Gemini. The ideas in this card are about surrendering to forces beyond one’s control, to a higher intelligence or order. It asks us to have faith in the goodness and divine orchestration of the universe. It’s not about inaction, but the act of intentional acceptance where one can see one is otherwise powerless. It implies that timing, astrological conditions or the will of others could be elements at play in the situation. The card suggests leaving the mind and over-thinking through helping others with their troubles- relating and gaining greater perspective. This card could be linked with automatic writing or drawing, writing or speaking on astrological or metaphysical subjects, guided meditation, spiritual advising or counseling.

Pineapple weed can symbolize peace, happiness, joy and vitality, as well as welcoming. It’s linked to the sun (warm + dry/heart, back, spine). It’s sometime called wild chamomile, and is in the same family. Its uses are similar- it can relieve anxiety, improve sleep quality, skin and digestive health, and boost immunity.

[saatkontor]

Pineappleweed, Wild Chamomile, Disc Mayweed / Strahlenlose Kamille (Matricaria discoidea)

[natureinsight]

Matricaria discoidea, pihasaunio

[dansnaturepictures]

20/12/2023-Lakeside and home

Pictures taken in this set are of: 1. A Magpie I enjoyed a nice view of at Lakeside. 2, 3, 4, 5 and 8. Views on the walk with dramatic winter scenes and a nice creamy sky as the sun came through at one point. 6. Hazel catkins, another quite early plant sight of late which was interesting and lovely to look at. 7. Some pineappleweed still going nicely. 9. Three Tufted Ducks on Concorde lake. 10. Horseweed at Lakeside.

The clump of wild carrot along the northern path still going and hawthorn, seasonal holly and cotoneaster berries and rose hips were other nice plants seen. Other nice birds seen on the walk were Robin, a lone Greylag Goose by beach lake not a frequent sight here in winter days, great views of charismatic Coots, the dazzling pair of Great Crested Grebes on Concorde lake and very pleasant views of Herring Gull and Cormorant flying over the northern path towards the end of another lovely walk stars here of late. A Woodpigeon including in the sunlight against dark clouds, a bird I hadn't seen from home for a little while but have today and yesterday, as well as Collared Dove and lavender were good to see at home today.