A composite plant (Anacyclus Pyrethrum), also called Pellitory of Spain, closely allied to camomile.
1597. Gerard, Herball, 619. In French Pied d Alexandre, that is to saie, Pes Alexandrinus, or Alexanders foote.
1698. Phillips, Alexanders Foot, a Plant, whose Root resembles a foot. [Also in Bailey and Ash.]