[Chamomiles: The Genus Anthemis East of the Cascade Mountains of Oregon and Washington]

Chamomile, Dogfennel, Corn Chamomile

Anthemis arvensis

Synonym: Anthemis arvensis var. arvensis

Inflorescence of Corn Chamomile, Field Chamomile: Anthemis arvensis (Synonym: Anthemis arvensis var. arvensis)

The photo above shows the daisy-like flower head of chamomile as seen at Mt. Adams, Gifford Pinchot National Forest........2006.

Leaf of Corn Chamomile, Field Chamomile: Anthemis arvensis (Synonym: Anthemis arvensis var. arvensis)

The photo above shows the pinnately lobed leaf of chamomile.

Corn Chamomile, Field Chamomile: Anthemis arvensis (Synonym: Anthemis arvensis var. arvensis)

The photo above shows the general form of this herb. The plant has a pleasant smell as opposed to the ill-scented leaves of stinking chamomile (Anthemis cotula).

Corn Chamomile, Field Chamomile: Anthemis arvensis (Synonym: Anthemis arvensis var. arvensis)


Paul Slichter