Commonly known as German chamomile or Matricaria chamomilla, is a popular annual herb plant, famous for its medicinal and aromatic properties.

The leaves are fine, feathery, and light green, giving the plant a delicate, airy appearance. They are pinnately divided into linear segments, giving the foliage a soft, fern-like appearance.

The flowers are small, daisy-like, and highly aromatic. Each flower has a central yellow disk surrounded by white petals (ray florets). The yellow center is dome-shaped and becomes more pronounced as the flower ages. The flowers are about 2.5 cm (1 inch) in diameter.

German chamomile has a sweet, apple-like scent, which is where the name “chamomile” comes from (from the Greek chamaimēlon, meaning “ground apple”).