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Anthemis arvensis
It is a species of the genus Anthemis and in the Asteraceae family. This plant is used like an ornamental plant. It is a ANNUAL growing to 0.4 m by 0.3 m. It is in flower from Jun - Jul, and the seeds ripen from Jul - Aug. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are pollinated by flies, beetles, self. The plant is self-fertile.
Native to Palearctic (Europe, Macaronesia, Northern Africa, Western Asia and Caucasus).
Other names: mayweed, scentless chamomile, field chamomile, jarmen, bijela rada. This species is considered to be one of the best febrifuge species indigenous to France. The flowers and leaves are used.
Spotted on Apr 26, 2013
Submitted on Apr 29, 2013
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