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Roman Chamomile, Chamaemelum nobile
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Summer

Roman Chamomile

Chamaemelum nobile

Family: Asteraceae

Earthy & Warmapplehoney
SeasonSummer
OriginWestern Europe
IntensityModerate
LifespanPerennial
About This Flower

Earthy & Warm · Summer bloomer

Roman chamomile's ferny foliage and white-rayed daisy flowers release a warm, apple-honey fragrance when trodden, one of the most calming and recognisable scents in European herbalism.

Symbolism & Meaning

patience, humility, energy in adversity

In the Victorian language of flowers, roman chamomile means “Patience in adversity”.

Habitat & Environment

Western Europe

Roman Chamomile is native to Western Europe.

Quick Reference

  • Scientific NameChamaemelum nobile
  • FamilyAsteraceae
  • Native ToWestern Europe
  • Bloom SeasonSummer
  • LifespanPerennial
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