The real chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) is one of the most important and most versatile medicinal herbs. It can be found at many locations in the wild and can be collected there. The plant, which is very easy to cultivate, can also be used and cared for in the garden.
Chamomile blooms between May and September
The shape of the chamomile flower is reminiscent of an oversized daisy. The very branched herb has bright yellow flower heads, from which usually between 20 and 40 tongue-shaped, white ray leaves branch off. The flower head is concave in shape, curved upwards and partially hollow on the inside. The plant flowers from around mid-May to September, with the main harvest time being in June and July. Traditionally, the rich flowers are harvested around June 24th, St. John's Day. The flower heads should already be fully open but not yet faded.
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Chamomile is easily confused with other species that look very similar, such as false chamomile or dog chamomile. However, you can certainly recognize them by certain characteristic features.
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