German Camomile (Matricaria recutita)

Family: Asteraceae or Compositae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

UPDATE 23/2/12: Matricaria recutita L. is a synonym of Matricaria chamomilla L.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

aromatic but with a very bitter flavour. — The young sprigs are used as a seasoning.; The dried flowers are used to make herb teas.; It is aromatic but with a very bitter flavour.

Habitat & North American Range

Sandy or loamy arable soils in Britain. Also found on saline steppes in Europe. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)