Chamomile or camomile, is the common name for several daisy-like plants of the family Asteraceae. Two of the species, Matricaria recutita and Anthemis nobilis, are commonly used to make herbal infusions for traditional medicine.
- Chamomile grows in the form of small shrub that usually reaches 8 to 12 inches in height. German chamomile grows to the height of 3 feet.
- Chamomile has green, feathery leaves that are alternately arranged on the stem.
- Flower consists of large number of individual flowers called florets. Outer part of the flower consists of 18 white ray florets. Yellow disk, located in the center of the flower, consists of miniature florets that have tubular shape.
- Chamomile blooms from June to July. Flies are main pollinator of chamomile flowers.
Nutrition facts
- Carbohydrate, by difference (g) 0.47
- Energy (kcal) 2.37
- Calcium, Ca (mg) 4.74
- Iron, Fe (mg) 0.19
- Magnesium, Mg (mg) 2.37
- Potassium, K (mg) 21.33
- Sodium, Na (mg) 2.37
- Zinc, Zn (mg) 0.09
- Copper, Cu (mg) 0.04
- Manganese, Mn (mg) 0.1
- Vitamin A, IU (IU) 47.4
- Carotene, beta (mcg) 28.44
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