It is found in many coastal areas of Northern Europe, including Scandinavia and Iceland, often growing in sand or amongst beach pebbles.

Tripleurospermum maritimum is a herbaceous biennial or short-lived perennial which grows with prostrate to erect stems to a height of 60 cm (24 in).

[3] As with many maritime plants, it is a halophyte[4] with fleshy leaves which help it to survive in the harsh salty environment.

When crushed, they yield a sweet smell similar to that of its relative chamomile, though much fainter.

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