Scentless Mayweed (Tripleurospermum inodorum), also known as Wild Chamomile or False Chamomile, is a widespread annual plant species native to the United Kingdom. Belonging to the Asteraceae family, it is commonly found in a variety of habitats, including arable fields, waste ground, roadsides, and coastal dunes.

Scentless Mayweed has modest nutrient requirements, thriving in well-drained soils with moderate fertility. It is often encountered in disturbed habitats and areas with open, sunny conditions, but can also tolerate partial shade.

In its natural habitat, Scentless Mayweed serves as a food source for herbivores such as rabbits, hares, and livestock, which graze on its foliage. However, its bitter-tasting leaves and potentially toxic compounds provide some defence against excessive grazing pressure.

As an annual plant, Scentless Mayweed completes its life cycle within a single growing season, germinating from seed in the spring, flowering and setting seed in the summer, and dying off in the autumn.

Culturally, Scentless Mayweed has limited significance in the UK beyond its role as a common weed in agricultural fields and disturbed areas. While not widely referenced in literature or folklore, it contributes to the biodiversity and ecological balance of natural habitats.

An interesting fact about Scentless Mayweed is its resemblance to true chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla), with which it shares similar daisy-like flowers. However, unlike true chamomile, Scentless Mayweed lacks the characteristic apple-like scent of chamomile flowers.