Brian's Bits

By Kanyl

Bonsai Weeds?

       Funny how you retain things.  A very short while ago Jerra said "What are they?"  Reply " Look up Lysimachia and see if I'm right" His reply "That's what I thought it was."
       Well though I can't remember how many years since I last consciously noticed it my immediate thought was "Pineapple May Weed"; looked it up - it was.
       What I didn't know was "Why?" Looked it up further:-
"Possible Confusion 
Chamomile and Mayweed, but these are edible, the main identification of this plant is the strong pineapple smell.
Smell  Strongly of pineapple. 
Taste Sweet and like pineapple."  Obviously whence cometh its name.  Must give it a wash & a taste.
Apparently
"Common Names - Pineapple Weed, Wild Chamomile" None of which I knew, just Pineapple Mayweed

Just did 2nd look before final:-
"You can add the leaves raw to salads, and infuse the flower heads to create refreshing drinks like iced tea or cordial."

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