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*[[:fr:Camomille (Cazin 1868)|Cazin]] (camomille)
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Revision as of 15:36, 10 July 2012

Chamaemelum nobile (L.) All.

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Order Asterales
Family Compositae
Genus Chamaemelum

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Origin : Europe

wild and cultivated

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Popular names

  • English: Roman chamomile
  • French: camomille romaine

see general discussion on chamomile.

Biology

  • Leaves compound with filiform segments.
  • Receptacle with paleas between the flowers.

Classification

Chamaemelum nobile (L.) All. (1785)

syn.:

  • Anthemis nobilis L. (1753)

Cultivars

The most commonly cultivated forms have double flowers, with only white ligulate flowers.

dried double flowers

History

drawing from Köhler's Medizinal-Pflanzen

Originating in Europe, this species has spread to North America and Argentina.

Uses

  • Ornamental
  • Human medicine
  • Beverage
  • Essential oil
  • Food flavoring

References

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