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| Identification |
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Genus
Matricaria
Species
recutita
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
German chamomile
wild chamomile
sweet false chamomile
Family
ASTERACEAE
Specimen number
S11286
Data source
HtZn p140;Xeri p275
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Annual
Life span
1 year
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Flower
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
1' - 2' 6"
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
No extra water
Optimal soil texture
Poor
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 08a-11
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 12-01
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Among other uses, this plant is suitable for use in dried arrangements. Matricaria recutita can survive cold winter nights that go as low as 10� Fahrenheit. Sweet false chamomile (also known as wild chamomile and German chamomile) needs summer days with high heat. This plant likes soils that are poor. This species requires no extra water once established.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Dried arrangements
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
Matricaria recutita is typically used as herbal tea.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
honey scented flowers
Fragrance parts
Flowers
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Self sows
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Cool
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Herbal tea
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Leaves
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
It does not necessarily require warm days for good production. Matricaria recutita easily self-sows from last year's seeds.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Matricaria recutita has an annual life cycle. Leaves: Sweet false chamomile (locally known in some parts as wild chamomile and German chamomile) has soft finely-divided feathery leaves. Flowers: This plant has profuse clusters of daisy like flowers. The blossoms are usually a white color with prominent brown and gold accents.
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