Anthemis nobilis

Anthemis nobilis is toxic to cats, dogs and horses. The reported severity is moderate. Also known as Chamomile.

dogs cats horses

Mild Moderate Severe Critical

If your animal ate this plant, call your veterinarian, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control on (888) 426-4435 or the Pet Poison Helpline on (855) 764-7661. Fees may apply.

Symptoms to watch for

Dermatitis Vomiting Diarrhea Loss Of Appetite Allergic Reactions

The color of each symptom follows the severity scale above.

About

Chamaemelum nobile, commonly known as chamomile, is a low perennial plant found in dry fields and around gardens and cultivated grounds in Europe, North America, and South America. Its synonym is Anthemis nobilis, with various common names, such as Roman chamomile, English chamomile, garden chamomile, ground apple, low chamomile, mother's daisy or whig plant.

How this plant poisons

Chamomile is likely unsafe for use during pregnancy, and its topical use for skin disorders may cause contact dermatitis. Consuming chamomile tea may adversely affect anticoagulant drugs.

Common Names

  • Chamomile

Also recorded as Common Chamomile, English chamomile, Roman Chamomile, Russian chamomile, corn chamomile and garden chamomile.

Facts

Family
Asteraceae
Duration
Perennial
Growth habit
Forb/herb
Native to
Baltic States, Portugal, Transcaucasus, Luxembourg, Belarus, Ireland, North Caucasus, Northern Ireland
In the wild
FR, GB, PT, ES, AU, US + more
Source
Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
Elsewhere

Countries with the most wild observations, from GBIF data.