Definition

Noun: * A Eurasian perennial herb (Anthemis tinctoria) with hairy, divided leaves and yellow, daisy-like flowers. It is a cultivated plant that has become established in North America.

Usage Notes

• This term refers specifically to a single species of flowering plant. It is often used in botanical, gardening, and herbal contexts.
• It is a compound noun where "yellow" describes the color of the flowers, distinguishing it from other chamomile species (like German or Roman chamomile) which typically have white petals.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The garden border was brightened by a clump of yellow chamomile.
  • Unlike its cousin used for tea, yellow chamomile is primarily grown for its ornamental value.
  • The herbalist identified the plant as yellow chamomile, noting its historical use for producing a dye.

Advanced Usage

• As a modifier: The term can be used attributively to describe related things.
  • She planted a yellow chamomile cultivar called 'E.C. Buxton'.
  • The book included a recipe for a yellow chamomile infusion.

Variants and Related Words

• Golden marguerite: A common alternative name for the same plant ().
• Dyer's chamomile: Another name highlighting its traditional use in creating a yellow dye.
• Oxeye chamomile: A less common variant name.

Synonyms

• Golden marguerite
• Dyer's chamomile
• (scientific name)

Antonyms

• There are no direct antonyms for a specific plant species. Contextually, one might refer to other types of chamomile, such as German chamomile () or Roman chamomile ().

Related Phrases

• "Like yellow chamomile": Used in descriptive writing to evoke the plant's appearance.
  • The field was dotted with flowers, like yellow chamomile scattered on a green cloth.

Noun

1. Eurasian perennial herb with hairy divided leaves and yellow flowers; naturalized in North America