Chamomile

Chamomile
© Bob Gibbons/Plantlife

This apple-scented relative of the Daisy used to be common across much of southern England and also occurred in parts of Northern Ireland and Wales.

Changes to Chamomile's preferred habitats have led to drastic losses. In Dorset, for example, it has disappeared from 90% of its sites since the 1930s.

Chamomile prefers sunny sites where grazing has created short "lawns" and thrives in areas that are prone to flooding in the winter. In many cases well-rolled sports fields such as cricket pitches make ideal habitats for this low-growing plant.

Chamomile still has a few strongholds, such as the New Forest, where conditions, particularly grazing, have not changed for centuries.

Plantlife looks after this species by advising landowners, land managers, and sports clubs on how they can best protect Chamomile.

If you have any queries please contact us at enquiries@plantlife.org.uk

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