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Plant

Corn Chamomile

Anthemis arvensis

Also known as Mayweed, Field Chamomile

Corn chamomile carpets disturbed fields and roadsides with bright, daisy-like blossoms featuring white rays surrounding a dense yellow central disk. Unlike true medicinal chamomile, its crushed leaves lack a strong sweet aroma and instead emit a faint, mild herbal scent. It thrives in sunny patches of cultivated ground, serving as a pioneer species that provides vital pollen for native solitary bees and hoverflies.

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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Key facts
Diet & preySunlight, Water, Soil Minerals
Predators
  • Aphids
  • Slugs
  • Herbivorous Beetles
ThreatsHerbicides, modern soil cultivation practices
HabitatsAgricultural fields, roadsides, fallow land, disturbed soil
Life span1 year
Classification
  1. FamilyAsteraceae
  2. SpeciesAnthemis arvensis
Range & activity
Range data is not available yet.
Safe observation
Interaction riskLow
  1. Low
  2. Moderate
  3. High
  4. Very high
Why interaction risk is low
Foliage contains compounds that can cause mild contact skin irritation; handle with care.
Responsible observation
  • Distinction Tip: Gently touch the foliage to check for fragrance, as this plant lacks the strong sweet aroma of German chamomile.
  • Best Viewing: Visit patches on warm, sunny summer mornings when hoverflies and solitary bees actively collect pollen.
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