Flowerheads of matricaria recutita exude a pleasant, apple-like scent if crushed, which is one way to distinguish from some similar species, which either have an unpleasant smell (anthemis cotula), or no smell.
Common names:
Scented mayweed, German chamomile
Family:
Scientific name:
Matricaria recutita
Main flower color:
Range:
England and Wales
Height:
Up to 60 cm
Habitat:
Field margins, disturbed ground
Flowers:
Flowerheads are formed of a domed cluster of yellow disc florets, lacking scales, and a ring of white ray florets (20 or more), above a conical, hollow receptacle ringed by green phyllaries, slightly brownish along their upper edges. Stems are hairless
Leaves:
Finely divided into thin, linear segments
Season:
June to August
Rarity:
★★★★★
