Field chamomile (Anthemis arvensis, Sp. Pl.: 894 (1753))

Family: Asteraceae

Author: L.

Bibliography: Sp. Pl.: 894 (1753)

Year: 1753

Status: accepted

Rank: species

Genus: Anthemis

Vegetable: Unknown

Observations: Macaronesia, Europe to Medit. and Iran

Description

Field chamomile, scientifically known as Anthemis arvensis, is a widespread herbaceous plant belonging to the Asteraceae family. Described and named by the renowned botanist Carl Linnaeus in his seminal work “Species Plantarum,” published in 1753, this plant has garnered attention for its resilience and adaptability across various regions.

Native to a broad geographic range, field chamomile can be found in Macaronesia, extending through Europe into the Mediterranean regions and even reaching as far as Iran. This extensive habitat range underscores the plant’s versatility and ability to thrive in diverse climatic conditions.

Field chamomile is an annual plant typically found in fields, grasslands, and disturbed soils, where it easily establishes itself. Its growth habit can vary from low-lying to erect, with finely divided, feathery leaves that are characteristic of the chamomile genus. The plant is particularly noted for its small, daisy-like flower heads, which display white petals surrounding a central yellow disc. These flowers bloom from early to late summer, adding a splash of brightness to the meadows and fields they inhabit.

Despite its unassuming appearance, field chamomile plays an essential role in its ecosystem. It provides nectar and pollen for a variety of pollinators, including bees and butterflies, thus contributing to the overall health of these insect populations and the broader ecological community.

Beyond its ecological value, field chamomile has also been recognized for its potential medicinal properties, similar to other chamomile species. Traditionally, it has been used in herbal remedies for its anti-inflammatory and soothing effects, often in the form of teas or topical applications to treat minor ailments.

In conclusion, Anthemis arvensis, or field chamomile, is a hard-working and adaptable plant with significant ecological and traditional medicinal contributions. Its presence from Macaronesia to Iran highlights its broad adaptability and importance across various habitats.

Common Names

Deu: acker-hundskamille, ackerhundskamille, ackerkamille
Dan: ager-gåseurt, enårig knavel, flerårig knavel, kronløs firling, sæbeurt
Eng: corn chamomile, field chamomile, common chamomile, scentless chamomile
Nor: eittårsknavel, fleirårsknavel, såpeurt, ekkre-gras
Swe: fältnarv, hårnarv, såpnejlika, vitknavel, peltosauramo, åkerknavel, åkerkulla
Fin: suopayrtti, vaaleajäsenruoho, viherjäsenruoho, peltosauramo
Fra: anthémis des champs, fausse camomille, camomille des champs
Nob: hvit gåseblom
Nno: kvit gåseblom
Spa: manzanilla silvestre
Ces: rmen rolní
Nld: valse kamille
Sme: bealdočehpor
Cym: camri’r ŷd
En: Field chamomile, Corn chamomile, Mayweed, Common chamomile, Scentless chamomile
Ar: أربيان بري
Be: Пупок палявы
Ca: Camamilla borda, Marieta
Zh: 田春黄菊
Cs: Rmen rolní
Da: Ager-gåseurt, Enårig Knavel, Flerårig Knavel, Kronløs Firling, Sæbeurt
Nl: Valse kamille
Et: Valge karikakar
Fi: Peltosauramo, Suopayrtti, Vaaleajäsenruoho, Viherjäsenruoho
Fr: Anthémis des champs, Fausse camomille, Camomille des champs, Camomille sauvage, Herbe de mer
Gl: Camomila brava
De: Acker-Hundskamille, Ackerkamille, Acker-Kamille, Ackerhundskamille, Feld-Hundskamille, Feldhundskamille, Hundskamille
It: Camomilla bastarda
Lt: Dirvinis bobramunis
Se: Bealdočehpor
No: Hvit gåseblom, Kvit gåseblom, Eittårsknavel, Fleirårsknavel, Såpeurt, Ekkre-gras
Nb: Hvit gåseblom
Nn: Kvit gåseblom
Pl: Rumian polny
Pt: Falsa-camomila, Margação
Pt-br: Camomila-do-campo
Ru: Пупавка полевая
Sk: Ruman roľný
Es: Manzanilla silvestre, Manzanilla bastarda, Njivska pasja kamilica, Manzanilla de los campos, Manzanilla borde, Manzanilla de burro
Sv: Åkerkulla, Fältnarv, Hårnarv, Såpnejlika, Vitknavel, Peltosauramo, Åkerknavel
Uk: Роман польовий
Cy: Camri`r ŷd, Camri’r Ŷd

Synonyms

• Chamaemelum arvense ((L.) Schreb.)
• Anhemis arvensis var. agrestis (Hartm.)

Distribution

• Albania (native)
• Algeria (native)
• Austria (native)
• Azores (native)
• Baleares (native)
• Baltic States (native)
• Belarus (native)
• Belgium (native)
• Bulgaria (native)
• Canary Is. (native)
• Central European Rus (native)
• Corse (native)
• Czechoslovakia (native)
• Denmark (native)
• East Aegean Is. (native)
• Egypt (native)
• Finland (native)
• France (native)
• Germany (native)
• Greece (native)
• Hungary (native)
• Iceland (native)
• Iran (native)
• Iraq (native)
• Italy (native)
• Kriti (native)
• Morocco (native)
• Netherlands (native)
• North Caucasus (native)
• North European Russi (native)
• Northwest European R (native)
• Norway (native)
• Portugal (native)
• Romania (native)
• Sardegna (native)
• Sicilia (native)
• Sinai (native)
• Spain (native)
• Sweden (native)
• Switzerland (native)
• Tunisia (native)
• Turkey (native)
• Turkey-in-Europe (native)
• Ukraine (native)
• Yugoslavia (native)
• Alabama (introduced)
• British Columbia (introduced)
• California (introduced)
• Colorado (introduced)
• Connecticut (introduced)
• Delaware (introduced)
• District of Columbia (introduced)
• Falkland Is. (introduced)
• Florida (introduced)
• Georgia (introduced)
• Great Britain (introduced)
• Idaho (introduced)
• Illinois (introduced)
• Indiana (introduced)
• Iowa (introduced)
• Ireland (introduced)
• Japan (introduced)
• Kamchatka (introduced)
• Kentucky (introduced)
• Korea (introduced)
• KwaZulu-Natal (introduced)
• Louisiana (introduced)
• Maine (introduced)
• Maryland (introduced)
• Masachusettes (introduced)
• Minnesota (introduced)
• Mississippi (introduced)
• Missouri (introduced)
• Nansei-shoto (introduced)
• Nebraska (introduced)
• New Brunswick (introduced)
• New Hampshire (introduced)
• New Jersey (introduced)
• New South Wales (introduced)
• New York (introduced)
• Newfoundland (introduced)
• North Carolina (introduced)
• North Dakota (introduced)
• Nova Scotia (introduced)
• Ohio (introduced)
• Ontario (introduced)
• Oregon (introduced)
• Pakistan (introduced)
• Pennsylvania (introduced)
• Poland (introduced)
• Primorye (introduced)
• Prince Edward I. (introduced)
• Québec (introduced)
• Rhode I. (introduced)
• South Carolina (introduced)
• Tasmania (introduced)
• Tennessee (introduced)
• Uruguay (introduced)
• Vermont (introduced)
• Virginia (introduced)
• Washington (introduced)
• West Virginia (introduced)
• Wisconsin (introduced)
• Wyoming (introduced)

Additional Images

Leaf

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Flower

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Habit

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Bark

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Fruit

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Other

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Sources

• WFO (No URL)
• IPNI (No URL)
• GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/3102781)
• POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:177158-1)
• PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Anthemis arvensis L.)

Specifications

Growth