chamomile
Chamaemelum nobile (L.) All.
Chamaemelum nobile, commonly known as chamomile, is a low-growing perennial plant native to Europe and cultivated in regions of North and South America. It is also known by several other common names, including Roman chamomile, English chamomile, and ground apple. The plant is typically found in dry fields, gardens, and cultivated areas.
Description
Chamaemelum nobile belongs to the Asteraceae family and is widely distributed across Europe, including regions such as Açores, Madeira, Portugal, Belgium, France, the Netherlands, and Great Britain. It was first published in 1785 and has the synonym Anthemis nobilis. This species is commonly cultivated and naturalized in various parts of the world due to its use in gardens and traditional medicine. It is distinguished by its low growth habit and daisy-like flowers.
Other common names
Roman ChamomileRussian chamomilechamomilegarden chamomilesweet chamomilecorn chamomilecommon chamomileEnglish chamomilenoble chamomileGarden Dog-fennel
Distribution
Açores · Madeira · Portugal Continental · Faial Island · Flores Island · Graciosa Island · Pico Island · Santa Maria Island · São Jorge Island · São Miguel Island · Terceira Island · Madeira Island · Belgium · Brussels-Capital Region · Flemish Region · Walloon Region · France · The Netherlands · Great Britain · IT · DK · Austria · Slovakia · Germany · Italy · Moldova · Ukraine · SE · AU · MD
Synonyms
Anthemis aureaOrmenis nobilisChamaemelum nobile f. discoideumOrmenis nobilis var. nobilisChamaemelum nobile f. nobileChamaemelum nobile var. nobileChamomilla aureaAnthemis nobilisAnthemis santolinoidesChamaemelum romanumChamaemelum nobile var. discoideumChamaemelum nobile var. discoideumOrmenis nobilis subsp. aureaChamomilla nobilisAnacyclus aureus
