Roman Chamomile
Chamaemelum nobile
Asteraceae
Other names
Chamomile, Garden Chamomile, Russian Chamomile
Growth habit
Herbaceous
Perennation
Long-lived perennial
Native distribution
Western Europe
Biocultural value
Ancient Greeks called it ground apple due to its fruity scent. An infusion of the dried flowers has antispasmodic effects and has been useful for relieving cramps and intestinal gas.
Location
Source of plant
Richters, Sandy Mush Herb Nursery
Description
Pleasantly aromatic, creeping, much-branched perennial reaching 12" in height. Stems decumbent or ascending, downy; leaves to 2" long, sparsely hairy, 2-3-pinnnately divided, the segments linear-bristly orfiliform. Flower heads to 1" across, receptacle conical, disc florets yellow, rays white; achenes 3-angled.
USDA Hardiness Zone
4
Special characteristics
fragrance, medicinal/pharmaceutical