Chamaemelum nobile

Chamaemelum nobile (L.) All.

Order	Asterales
Family	Compositae
Genus	Chamaemelum

2n =

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

Links

• IPNI
• GRIN
• Mansfeld
• Plants for a Future
• Grieve's Herbal
• Cazin 1868 (camomille)