Matricaria chamomilla

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Definition

Noun: 1. A species of flowering plant in the daisy family: Matricaria chamomilla is the scientific name for a specific annual herb. It is closely related to and often confused with other plants called "chamomile." It is known for its fragrant flowers and its use in herbal teas and traditional medicine, though it is often considered to have a more bitter taste and a less potent effect than its relative, Chamaemelum nobile (Roman chamomile).

Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • For a calming tea, some people prefer to use Matricaria chamomilla over other varieties.
    • The field was dotted with the white and yellow flowers of Matricaria chamomilla.
    • While both are used medicinally, Matricaria chamomilla is sometimes considered inferior to Roman chamomile.
Advanced Usage
  • In Botanical or Pharmacological Contexts: The term is used precisely to distinguish this particular species from other plants commonly called "chamomile." Its use indicates a formal, scientific, or specific commercial context.
    • The study compared the essential oil composition of Matricaria chamomilla with that of Anthemis nobilis.
Variants and Related Words
  • German Chamomile (n): The most common common name for .
    • German chamomile is widely cultivated for its medicinal flowers.
  • Wild Chamomile (n): Another common name, reflecting that it often grows in the wild.
  • Hungarian Chamomile (n): A name referring to a region where it is extensively cultivated.
  • Matricaria recutita (n): A synonym (alternative scientific name) for the same plant species.
  • Chamomile (n): The general common name for several daisy-like plants, including and . Using only "chamomile" can be ambiguous.
Synonyms
  • German Chamomile: The primary synonym in common usage.
  • Wild Chamomile: Emphasizes its non-cultivated growth.
  • Scented Mayweed: A less common name, noting its fragrance and typical flowering time.
Noun
  1. annual Eurasian herb similar in fragrance and medicinal uses to chamomile though taste is more bitter and effect is considered inferior

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