Buds of Al-Qahwiyan - Wild Chamomile (Anthemis deserti)

Common name: Wild Chamomile - Qahwiyaan Scientific name: Anthemis deserti Also known as: May herb Wild chamomile is a seasonal herbaceous plant belonging to the Asteraceae family, exceeding 50 cm in height. It somewhat resembles chamomile but differs in chemical contents and effects. • Wild chamomile flower: Its flowers are round with multiple white petals and a yellow disc inside. It blooms in spring. • Wild chamomile seeds: The seeds are small, long, and light-colored. • Wild chamomile flowering season: It is cultivated in early autumn, and can also be grown year-round in agricultural preserves, enclosed or plastic-covered areas where temperature can be controlled, sunlight reaches, or adequate lighting is available. • Suitable climate and soil for wild chamomile: It thrives in moderate climates and sandy soils. It tolerates frost and drought, and is watered regularly. • Method of cultivating wild chamomile: It is planted by seeds at a depth of 1 cm to 2 cm from the soil surface. It can be fertilized with organic fertilizer at least once during flowering to accelerate growth. Wild chamomile flourishes in the wilderness and desert areas during spring after rainfall, with scattered seeds on the ground. • Its benefits and uses: It has medicinal uses and is also cultivated for decoration. • Native habitat of wild chamomile: Saudi Arabia and the Levant.