Latin name: Anthemis cotula L. Pronunciation: AN-the-mis KOT-yoo-la Common name: Mayweed Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower) Habitat: Abundant weed in disturbed areas, fields, roadsides, coastal dune areas, chaparral, southern oak woodland throughout much of California to 6000', native to Europe Blooming period: April to August Name derivations: 1) Anthemis 2) cotula |
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