Corn Chamomile

Anthemis arvensis

Physical Characteristics

Anthemis arvensis is a ANNUAL growing to 0.4 m (1ft 4in) by 0.3 m (1ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from June to July, and the seeds ripen from July to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Flies, beetles. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in very alkaline soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.

Distribution

Most of Europe, including Britain, south and east to N. Africa and W. Asia.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

Febrifuge This species is considered to be one of the best febrifuge species indigenous to France[4]. The flowers and leaves are used[4].

Known Hazards

None known