Quercus

Chamomile

Matricaria chamomilla

Not native to Kentucky

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Ecological relationships

Who uses this plant?

1CaterpillarsGenus host records with ranges including KY

Genus host records with ranges including KY · Matricaria

  • Homoeosoma electellaSunflower Moth
Shropshire & Tallamy 2025, Lepidoptera of North America north of Mexico, ZooKeys 1261 (ODbL)
—BeesSoutheastern regional records
—Specialist beesPollen specialists
—BirdsRecorded genus food-resource interactions; not a state feeding claim
Growing and identification

Plant details

Family
Asteraceae
Soil pH
Acidic to alkaline
Flower color
Yellow, green or white

Safety has not been reviewed for this plant; check toxicity and thorns before planting.

Growing sources and scope
Also known as

Chamomile

Conservation status

Kentucky rankNot available
Global rankNot available
KY statusNot verified
Federal statusNot verified

Conservation source

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