Variety traits
Matricaria recutita L.
The inflorescence of German chamomile is a flower head with a characteristic conical and hollow receptacle. It constitutes the primary commercial part of the plant, with productivity evaluated based on the number and weight of the flower heads, as well as their essential oil content.
In the reference 11 varieties crop German chamomile, where this is mentioned in the description.
Morphologically, the German chamomile flower head is distinguished by a conical hollow receptacle, which is a key diagnostic feature for species identification. In agronomic practice, the diameter of the inflorescences is measured, which typically ranges from 1 to 7 cm, along with the weight of an individual flower head and the total number per plant, all of which directly correlate with final crop yield.
The technological quality of the inflorescences is determined by the harvest phase, with the onset of flowering, when the ray florets are positioned horizontally, considered optimal. The uniformity of flower head maturation is critical for the mechanization of harvesting, and the hollow structure of the receptacle requires strict temperature control during drying—not exceeding 40 °C—to preserve the concentration of chamazulene and other essential oils.
General information about the subject — on the page Inflorescence.
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Matricaria recutita L. · German chamomile
Instytut Roślin i Przetworów Zielarskich
Matricaria recutita L. · German chamomile
Instytut Włókien Naturalnych i Roślin Zielarskich Państwowy Instytut Badawczy
Matricaria recutita L. · German chamomile