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tall chamomile

Scientific Name: Anthemis altissima

Family: Asteraceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual

Other Names:

       

Chamomile: A Versatile Herb

Chamomile is a well-known herb with several varieties, primarily used for its soothing properties, especially in teas. It's also known for its daisy-like flowers and pleasant scent.

Considerations for Pets

  • Some varieties, like Roman Chamomile, are groundcovers and could be accessible to pets outdoors.

Considerations for Children

  • Chamomile flowers resemble daisies.

Scientific and Common Names

  • Scientific Name: The text mentions several species including Matricaria recutita (German Chamomile) and Anthemis altissima (Tall Chamomile).
  • Common Names: Chamomile, Roman Chamomile (also known as English Chamomile), German Chamomile (also known as Hungarian or Blue Chamomile), Tall Chamomile, Scentless Chamomile, Mayweed Chamomile.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Family: Not explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
  • Synonyms: Anthemis altissima is also known as Cota altissima.

Distribution and Habitat

  • The text suggests Chamomile is commonly found in gardens and can be used as a groundcover.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • German Chamomile (Matricaria recutita): An annual that grows into a bushy shrub, typically reaching up to 3 feet tall. It is described as tall and whispy.
  • Roman Chamomile (English Chamomile): A perennial that usually grows to about a foot tall and is described as shorter and spreading. It can be used to carpet garden paths.
  • Tall Chamomile (Anthemis altissima or Cota altissima): Can grow to anywhere from 60 centimetres to 1 metre tall, has white daisy-like flowers, and possesses a distinctive scent.
  • Scentless Chamomile: Can grow up to 1 meter tall with fibrous root systems.
  • Chamomile flowers are described as looking like daisies.

Ecological Role

  • Scentless Chamomile is sometimes considered a weed.

Quirky Facts

  • One source references an individual being a judge on the Miss Alaska beauty pageant and having strong feelings regarding the taste of chamomile tea.
  • One anecdote references a Starbucks employee suggesting that peach is "kinda the same" as chamomile when asked for chamomile tea.