Some similarities to : Yarrow but although the petals are crimped as they are in Yarrow, there are more of them, and the leaves are totally different.

The flowers have a passing resemblance to those of Feverfew, but the outer petals are even fewer in number than they are in Feverfew. Also, un-like the outer petals of Feverfew, those of Sneezewort droop downwards like a skirt. The central florets in Sceezewort are a cream colour, whereas they are a brilliant yellow in Feverfew.

Distinguishing Feature : The crimped appearance of the petals surrounding a largish creamy coloured button with many dimples on the surface. Also, many of the flowers have petals that are reflexed downwards away from the top in a conical fashion.

Not to be confused with: Sneezeweed, which although belongs to the same Family Asteraceae, is of species Helenium.

The strongly pungent smell is said to induce sneezing, indeed the dried and powdered leaves have been used as a sneezing powder. An essential oil can be extracted which is used medicinally (although the author has yet been unable to track down the chemical ingredients of this oil). Although its bitter tasting leaves have been used in salads, the plant is poisonous to some farm animals like horses and cows, with symptoms slow to develop, which include fever, tachycardia, difficulty breathing, weight loss, drooling, spasms, and convulsions.

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