Camomile
Camomile, or Chamomile, one of a genus of herbs of the composite family. The common, or Roman, camomile is native to western Europe. The flowers and leaves have a strong, aromatic odor. They yield a bitter oil that has been used as a drug to relieve toothaches, earaches, and muscle cramps. The flower heads have white petals with yellow centers, resembling daisies. When dried, they are used to make a medicinal tea considered to soothe indigestion and relieve headaches. The whole herb is sometimes used to flavor liqueur. Since medieval times, camomile has been cultivated for ornamental purposes.
The common camomile is Anthemis nobilis or Chamaemelum nobile of the family Compositae.
Camomile has aromatic flower heads and white petals with yellow centers.