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Chamomile(Matricaria chamomilla)
A diploid German chamomile cultivar bred in Slovakia and registered in 1984 (the first Slovak chamomile variety, from R. Honcariv's breeding program at Kosice). It is a bisabolol-type diploid grown for pharmaceutical-quality flowers at moderate alpha-bisabolol levels (~38-40%); it is often used as a reference/control cultivar in breeding trials.
Flavor Profile
Characteristic sweet, apple-like chamomile scent; selected primarily for medicinal oil quality rather than culinary use.
Visual Characteristics
White ray florets with a yellow disc typical of the species, on diploid plants roughly 0.7 m (about 28 inches) tall in comparative trials, with relatively small anthodia and lower flower yield than the tetraploid Slovak types.
Growing Tips
Suited to temperate-climate field cultivation for medicinal flower and oil production; grow in full sun with well-drained soil.
Where to Buy
Sourcing information coming soon. Check local nurseries and seed banks for availability.