Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) - lovely, useful wildflower
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Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) is native to Europe but widely introduced in North America. It grows 6 to 24 inches high and its white flowers with yellow centers are about 1 inch across. Chamomile tea is widely used to calm upset stomachs and as a gentle sleep aid.
Close up of flower
Chamomile in grassy meadow.
Photo showing plant structure and leaves
These photos are from my nature walk in Morgan Territory Regional Preserve. Check out my earlier posts to see other plants and broader photos of the habitat.
https://steemit.com/nature/@steven-patrick/manzanita-little-apple-arctostaphylos
https://steemit.com/nature/@steven-patrick/california-buckeye-aesculus-californica