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Chamaemelum nobile (L.) All.

light
Sun–part
water
Medium
tall
46 cm
wide
8 cm

Asteraceae

Also called Roman chamomile, Roman Chamomile

Formerly Anacyclus aureus, Anthemis apiifolia, Anthemis chamomilla-romana, Anthemis nobilis, and 12 more

When it flowers

Not known yet in the tropics: too few flowering observations to read a season from.

PetsNC State Extension lists it as toxic to dogs, cats and horses (28 Oct 2026)
PeopleNC State Extension lists it as mildly poisonous (leaves) (25 Oct 2026)

If a child, a pet or anyone may have eaten a plant, contact a doctor or vet straight away, or call the National Poisons Information Centre (AIIMS, New Delhi) on 1800 116 117, free and open 24 hours.

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About it

Grows as
Annual or biennialKew's checklist, not yet checked
Climate
TemperateKew's checklist, not yet checked
Wild in
Azores, W. Europe to NW. AfricaKew's checklist, not yet checked
Light
Full sun to part shade (3 h or more)Read from NC State Extension, one source
Height
30 cm to 61 cmRead from NC State Extension, one source
Spread
5 cm to 10 cmRead from NC State Extension, one source
Water
Average: moist, well drainedRead from NC State Extension, one source
Flowers
White, yellowRead from NC State Extension, one source
Coldest it survives
-34.4 °C (USDA zone 4a)Read from NC State Extension, one source

Not known yet: heat, hottest it survives.

In other languages (7)

Welsh
camri
Asturian
camomilla romana
Finnish
jalosauramo
French
Camomille romaine
Chinese
果香菊
Simplified Chinese
果香菊, 白花春黄菊, 罗马揩暮米辣
Slovenian
rimska kamilica

Where this comes from

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