Title: Chamomile (Chamaemelum Nobile)
Categories: Beverages
Yield: 1 Info file

ALSO KNOWN AS------------------------------- Dog fennel

Pronounced {kam'-uh-meel}

An aromatic perennial herb in the composite family, native to Europe and the Mediterranean region, having feathery foliage and flower heads with white rays and yellow centers. The dried flower heads are used to make an herbal tea and the plant yeilds an oil used in commercial flavorings and perfumery.

[American Heritage Dictionary]

From: Dorothy Flatman Date: 08-25-98 (12:23) The Neverending Bbs (286) Fido-Natio

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