Chamomile  (Chamaemelum nobile)

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Description

Chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile) is a low-growing plant with finely divided leaves, which are arranged alternately on the stem (2). The daisy-like flowers have a yellow central disk framed with silvery-white petals (2). When crushed, the plant gives off a scent akin to that of apples or bubblegum (4), and this trait led to the origin of the common name; 'chamaimelon' means 'ground apple' (5).

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