Field Chamomile

 Anthemis arvensis 

Siting Information

• Date: June 10, 2021
• Time: 10:52 a.m.
• Location: Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area (100 Museum Road, Stevens, PA 17578)
• Habitat: wildflower garden area in front of visitor's center
• Weather: approximately 75 degrees Fahrenheit, some clouds, humid

 This chamomile plant was in pretty full sun next to a few other pollinator species.  The flowers had anywhere between 10 and 15 white petals and were about an inch wide.  The plant was odorless, which distinguished it from other chamomile varieties.

The entire plant was about a foot tall, but it was difficult to tell because the stems were numerous and wild!  While the leaves were arranged in an alternate pattern, each leaf was deeply lobed and looked almost pinnate.  This also distinguished it as field chamomile.  (Newcomb, 2011, p. 380)

Bonus granddaughter picture in front of the chamomile on our flower-hunting trip!