Botanical characteristics of chamomile:
Scientific name: Matricaria chamomilla.
Family: Daisies (Asteraceae).
Origin: Chamomile is believed to have originated in Europe and Asia, but is now cultivated all over the world.
Leaves: Chamomile leaves are green, thin, and narrowly divided.
Flowers: The flowers are white with petals surrounding a central yellow disc, and are similar in shape to daisies.