Matricaria recutita German camomile (Compositae)

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Matricaria recutita
German camomile
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The Matricaria recutita plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Compositae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as German camomile. Some home gardeners know the variety as M. chamomilla. Auct. Chamomilla recutita. (L.)Rauschert.

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Latin Name:  Matricaria recutita
Common Name:  German camomile
Family:  Compositae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.5   Mature Width:  0.25

Habitat:  Sandy or loamy arable soils in Britain[13, 17]. Also found on saline steppes in Europe[50].

Cultivation Notes: An easily grown plant, it succeeds in any well-drained soil in a sunny position[200]. It prefers neutral to slightly acid conditions and succeeds in poor soils[238]. It usually self-sows freely when well-sited[K]. Chamomile has a long history as a gentle and effective folk medicine for a wide variety of disorders, being especially effective and safe for children[K]. There is some confusion between this plant and Chamaemelum nobile as to which is the genuine camomile. This species is said to be more bitter and inferior to Chamaemelum nobile in some reports[200] and to be more active medicinally in other reports[9, 238]. Both have similar properties and can probably be used interchangeably[K]. The whole plant has a pungent aroma[245].

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