Plant Details

Matricaria recutita

Camomile

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General Information

Scientific name: Matricaria recutita
Also known as: Camomile

Plant Properties

Layer: Herbaceous
Size: Small
Height: 0.50 m
Width: 0.30 m
Growth Rate: None
Leaf: None

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 5-9
Soil Moisture:
Moist, Well-drained
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Condiment, Tea
Edibility:
(1)
Medicinal:
(5)
Features:
Dye, Essential oil, Repellent, Fragrant

Description

The young branches of this plant are used to flavor dishes, while the dried flowers are used to make herbal tea. The flowers have an aromatic scent but have a very bitter taste.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 15/05
End of Harvest: 15/07