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Pineapple Weed information page (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20) |
 | | A common annual weed of rough ground, wastelands and roadsides, growing to between 5cm (2in) and 40cm (16in) depending on soil conditions. |
 | | Dark green leaves, basal leaves are rosette, upper leaves alternate, hairless and divided, each segment being a narrow strip, smelling strongly of pineapple when crushed. |
 | | Pineapple Weed has been used as decoction for greying hair, an infusion for disorders of the stomach, a sedative and externally as an antiseptic. |
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