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Wildflowers of Europe

Matricaria recutita

Family : ASTERACEAE
Common Name (UK) : German Camomile, Scented Mayweed
Common Name (DE) : Echte Kamille
Common Name (FR) : Camomille allemande
Other Scientifc Names: Matricaria chamomilla, Chamomilla recutita
Habitat : Waste ground, cultivated land, paths
Remarks : Said to have medicinal properties against insomnia, fever, migrain headaches, cramps, rhumatism, gout, conjunctivitis, and skin diseases.
Introduced to the U.S.
First appearing : May
Abundance :

  • Photo Date :May 30, 2008
  • Location :Near Courteuil (Oise), France
    N49° 12.412' E2° 32.414'
  • Photo Date :May 30, 2008
  • Location :Near Courteuil (Oise), France
    N49° 12.412' E2° 32.414'
  • Photo Date : June 7, 2005
  • Location :South of Büsnau, West Stuttgart.
    N48° 44.818' E9° 05.075'