Wild Chamomile is a
native
annual plant of the UK, typically found growing in cropland and waste ground, to a mature height of up to 60cm.
Chamomile takes its name from the Greek meaning 'earth apple' after the apple-like scent of its flowers. Wild Chamomile is an erect and branching plant with smooth stems and feathery, finely-divided leaves. Its flowers are like those of the Common Daisy, except larger and with greater spacing between the white outer ray petals.
Botanic classification and naming: Wild Chamomile is a member of the Daisy (Asteraceae) family. The genus name
'Matricaria' identifies the plant as a Mayweed and its species name 'chamomila' means 'ground plant'.
Benefits: Pollinated by bees and flies.
Benefits to wildlife are also indicated with orange icons in the plant profile bar at the top.
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