[Chamomiles: The Genus Anthemis in the Columbia River Gorge of Oregon and Washington]

Chamomile, Corn Chamomile, Field Chamomile

Anthemis arvensis

Synonym: Anthemis arvensis var. arvensis

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.......2006.

Stem 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) which has yet to be documented on the mountain.

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


Paul Slichter