description Wild Chamomile Overview
A Eurasian annual widely naturalized in North America, valued for centuries in herbal medicine for its anti-inflammatory properties and commonly brewed as a calming tea.
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Wild Chamomile ranks #37 of 341 in the Wildflower ranking, behind Dragon's Mouth Orchid, ahead of Closed Gentian.
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Which plant is usually meant by wild chamomile?
The name commonly refers to German chamomile, Matricaria chamomilla, although common names vary by region. It is a Eurasian annual with small daisy-like flower heads and a hollow, cone-shaped receptacle.
How can wild chamomile be distinguished from scentless mayweed?
True German chamomile has a strong apple-like scent and a hollow central receptacle when the flower head is split. Scentless mayweed, Tripleurospermum inodorum, lacks that characteristic fragrance and has a solid receptacle.
Which part of wild chamomile is used for tea?
Chamomile tea is brewed from the dried flower heads rather than the roots or foliage. German chamomile and Roman chamomile, Chamaemelum nobile, are both sold for tea even though they are different species.
Can people allergic to ragweed react to chamomile?
Yes, cross-reactions are possible because chamomile and ragweed both belong to the Asteraceae family. Anyone with a significant daisy-family allergy should seek medical guidance before using concentrated chamomile products.
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