Sweet False Chamomile (Noun)
Meaning
Annual Eurasian herb similar in fragrance and medicinal uses to chamomile though taste is more bitter and effect is considered inferior.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The sweet false chamomile was often mistakenly used by herbalists in place of genuine chamomile due to their similar scents.
- Research has shown the sweet false chamomile to have some calming properties although its effectiveness is reduced compared to chamomile.
- Despite being an imperfect substitute for chamomile, sweet false chamomile has some benefits when used in herbal teas.
- Many people are unable to distinguish sweet false chamomile from actual chamomile due to their nearly identical fragrance profiles.
- Growers of sweet false chamomile often market it incorrectly as genuine chamomile, leading to client dissatisfaction with the product.