Definition

1. Noun:
   • A European weed with white flowers that has become established in North America: "Corn chamomile" refers to a specific type of flowering plant, Anthemis arvensis, which is considered a weed. It is native to Europe but has spread and grows wild in North America.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The field was dotted with corn chamomile.
  • Farmers consider corn chamomile an invasive species.

Advanced Usage

• As a botanical specimen: The term is used in botanical and agricultural contexts to identify this particular plant species.
  • The study focused on the growth patterns of corn chamomile.

Variants and Related Words

• Field chamomile: Another common name for the same plant, .
• Mayweed: A general name that can refer to several similar plants in the or genera, sometimes used interchangeably but not always precisely the same species.

Synonyms

• Field chamomile: The most direct synonym.
• Scentless chamomile (Note: This often refers to , a different but related plant. It is a near-synonym but not botanically identical).

Related Phrases

• Chamomile tea: (Note: This phrase refers to tea made from plants like (German chamomile) or (Roman chamomile). It is related by name but is not made from corn chamomile, which is not typically used for tea.)

Noun

1. European white-flowered weed naturalized in North America