Yellow Chamomile
Yellow Chamomile - Cota tinctoria
Alternative names
Anthemis tinctoria
Dyer’s Chamomile
Golden Marguerite
Oxeye Chamomile
Dyer’s Chamomile
Golden Marguerite
Oxeye Chamomile
Description
A clump forming plant, similar to Corn Marigold but with finely divided leaves, mid-green above and downy-grey beneath. Golden yellow flowers are held on uprights stems.
Recording advice
Please provide images showing both the flowers and the leaves (upper and lower surface if possible).
Habitat
Often found as an escape from cultivation and close to habitation.
When to see it
Flowering June - July
Life History
Perennial.
UK Status
Widespread records in Britain.
VC55 Status
Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known.
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Yellow squares = NBN records (all known data)
Coloured circles = NatureSpot records: 2025+ | 2020-2024 | pre-2020


