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| Identification |
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Genus
Anthemis
Species
cotula
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
stinking chamomile
dog fennel
mayweed
cotula fetida
stinking mayweed
pigsty daisy
Family
ASTERACEAE
Specimen number
S13773
Data source
Allergy p283;DyePl p58;MedPl p167;Frgnt p262
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Various
Life span
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Flower
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Various
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Anthemis cotula has mild rank smelling leaves. Green and green are common colors produced with Pigsty daisy (also known as stinking mayweed, cotula fetida, dog fennel, mayweed and stinking chamomile). Cotula Fetida was used in Bosnia and Herzegovina for dyeing.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Light
Hay fever season
Jun 01 - Oct 31
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
antispasmodic
Medicinal parts
Flowers
Leaves
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Causes skin blisters.
Medicinal notes
Anthemis cotula has been traditionally used as an antispasmodic. The flowers and the leaves are used in herbal preparations. Causes skin blisters. Although this plant is freely wind-pollinated, it shouldn't pose too much difficulty to the hay fever susceptible. June to October is the usual season for causing hay-fever problems.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
rank odor
Fragrance parts
Leaves
Fragrance intensity
Mild
Fragrance category
Rank
Dye parts
Dye color
green,yellow
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Anthemis cotula occurs throughout US. Pigsty daisy (in some places called stinking mayweed, cotula fetida, dog fennel, mayweed and stinking chamomile) may have originated from Bosnia and Herzegovina and Europe.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
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Page 343 of 4998
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