:Common Name

Pyrethrum

:Scientific Name

:Introduction

Chamomilla recutita essential oil (Family: Asteraceae) is native of the regions of Balkans (Dalmatia) and belived to be first cultivated in China, Japan and East Asia.

: Details

The flowers are borne in paniculate flower heads (capitula). The white ray florets are furnished with a ligule, while the disc florets are yellow. The hollow receptacle is swollen and lacks scales. This property distinguishes German chamomile from corn chamomile (Anthemis arvensis), which has a receptacle with scales. The flowers bloom in early to midsummer, and have a strong, aromatic smell.