Matricaria chamomilla

Chamomile

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Common Name: 

Chamomile

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Maximum temperature: 

40°C

Minimum temperature: 

7°C

Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) - Description

Matricaria chamomilla (synonym: Matricaria recutita), commonly known as chamomile (also spelled camomile), German chamomile, Hungarian chamomile (kamilla), wild chamomile or scented mayweed, is an annual plant of the composite family Asteraceae. M. chamomilla is the most popular source of the herbal product chamomile, although other species are also used as chamomile.

Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) - Growth

Chamomiles do well in full sun.

Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) - Planting

Normally Chamomiles grow in disturbed, open soil. Sow seeds in spring when temperatures rise above an average of 72°F (22°C).

Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) - Interesting facts

Matricaria, one of several genera which are called chamomile, are used in herbal medicine for stomach aches and as a mild sleep aid as chamomile tea. There are potential pharmaceutical interactions with chamomile.

Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) - Soil and irrigation

Plant does well in ordinary soil and once established requires no irrigation.

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