Everwilde Farms - 1 oz Roman Chamomile Garden Flower Seeds - Gold Vault Bulk Seed Packet

Traditionally used as a ground cover, chamomile lawns still exist at Buckingham Palace. The small daisy-like flowers give off a sweet, fruity fragrance, and the greenery grows in a dense mat. The word "chamomile" comes from the Greek words for "earth apple," referring to its pleasant scent reminiscent of apples. Though an ancient plant, Roman Chamomile received its name from a 19th century English botanist who discovered it growing wild in the Colosseum. Of the two most common types of chamomile, the Roman variety has a stronger and slightly more bitter flavor; most chamomile tea and herbal medicine contain the German type, while chamomile essential oil usually contains the Roman type. When distilled, the oil of Roman chamomile can be used topically to reduce swelling, infection, or inflammation. Because of its apple-like scent when trodden underfoot, this plant often acts as a ground cover or lawn substitute; traditional chamomile lawns can still be found in England, most notably at Buckingham Palace.