Chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile)

Family: Asteraceae or Compositae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Chamaemelum nobile is an evergreen Perennial growing to 0.2 m (0ft 8in) by 0.3 m (1ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 4 and is not frost tender. It is in leaf all year, in flower from June to July, and the seeds ripen from July to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees, flies, beetles. The plant is self-fertile.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Flowers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

flavouring in herb beers. — Young sprigs are used as a seasoning and a flavouring in herb beers.; The fresh or dried flowers are used to make herb teas.; This has a strong aromatic odour and a bitter flavour, especially the single-flowered form.; The whole herb is used for making herbal beers.

Habitat & North American Range

Sandy commons, pastures and grassy roadsides. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)