逆境中成長，不畏風雨、不屈不饒，不輕易向困難低頭，是「洋甘菊」的花語，每當有客人想買花鼓勵正面臨逆境或挫折的親友，我們便會推薦他選用洋甘菊。
洋甘菊，學名Matricaria chamomilla，屬於菊科，德國洋甘菊屬，原產於歐洲及西亞。
洋甘菊的外表，就像我們拿出一張白紙會隨心畫出的小花一樣，有著白色的花瓣和黃色的花蕊，其樣貌神似小雛菊；我們如何區分這兩種花材呢？
首先，從兩者的花瓣來觀察，會發現洋甘菊的花瓣較短、較圓，花瓣之間的空隙較大；而小雛菊的花瓣較為細長，花瓣之間幾乎沒有空隙。
接著，從葉型來區分的話，洋甘菊的葉片較寬，而小雛菊的葉片較細，葉片間的空隙較大。
最後，有些人會覺得小雛菊有一股濃烈的氣味，這也可以是區分洋甘菊與小雛菊的方法之一。
洋甘菊除了作為觀賞花卉外，也可入茶或入藥，具有安神、舒緩疼痛、增進睡眠品質等功效；需要特別留意的是，花市或花店購買的洋甘菊屬於觀賞用，不適合食用，食用型洋甘菊需要到中藥材行或是食品材料行購買；另外，有服用安眠藥或是血壓藥的朋友，不宜飲用洋甘菊茶，詳細注意事項建議諮詢專業醫師的建議與指示。
洋甘菊提煉的精油，有安定心神的作用，在身體照護上或舒緩發炎方面都能發揮其功效。
如果你想嘗試買一束洋甘菊回家插在花瓶欣賞，妮晏老師特別錄製了洋甘菊的單品種花材插花示範，可參考下方影片連結「15分40秒-23分23秒」，一起跟著妮晏老師教學步驟，插清新優雅的洋甘菊小桌花，為居家的一隅增添美好。。
🎬 單品種花材插花
🌱小提醒：
瓶插洋甘菊前可適當地摘除葉片，減少水分的蒸散以幫助養分傳遞至花朵上。若是放進花瓶後有卡在瓶口以下的分岔，建議去除，避免花莖斷裂，導致花朵凋零，縮短賞花期。
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✿ Flower Recognition Moment ep 6 / Chamomile
Growing in adversity, being resilient and fearless, and not easily bowing to difficulties is the floriography of the chamomile. Whenever someone wants to buy flowers to encourage friends or loved ones who are facing adversity or setbacks, we recommend choosing chamomile.
Chamomile, scientifically known as Matricaria chamomilla, belongs to the Asteraceae family and is commonly known as German chamomile. It is originally native to Europe and Western Asia.
The appearance of chamomile is like a small flower that we would instinctively draw on a blank sheet of paper, with white petals and yellow pistil, resembling a daisy. How do we differentiate between these two types of flowers?
Firstly, by observing the petals of both, you will notice that chamomile’s petals are shorter and rounder, with larger gaps between them, while daisies have longer, slender petals with almost no gaps between them.
Secondly, in terms of leaf shape, chamomile has wider leaves, while daisies have narrower leaves with larger spaces between them.
Lastly, some people may detect a strong scent from daisies, which can also be one way to distinguish between chamomile and daisies.
Apart from being used as an ornamental flower, chamomile can also be used in tea and herbal remedies, offering benefits such as calming nerves, relieving pain, and improving sleep quality. It’s important to note that the chamomile you buy in flower markets or flower shops is for decorative purposes and not suitable for consumption. Chamomile for consumption should be purchased from Chinese herbal medicine pharmacies or food ingredient stores. Additionally, if you are taking sleeping pills or blood pressure medication, it is not advisable to consume chamomile tea. For detailed precautions, it is recommended to consult a healthcare professional.
The chamomile essential oil, extracted from chamomile, has a calming effect and can be used for various purposes in body care and inflammation relief.
If you wish to try buying a bouquet of chamomiles to place in a vase for admiration, there is a video tutorial by florist Ni-Yen demonstrating how to arrange a single bouquet of chamomile at home. You can refer to the video link below, and click on “00:15:40 -00:23:23”, following florist Ni-Yen’s instructions to create an elegant chamomile table arrangement and add a touch of beauty to your home.
🎬 Single-Variety Flower Arrangement
🌱 Reminder:
Before placing chamomiles in a vase, it’s advisable to remove some of the leaves to reduce water evaporation and facilitate nutrient transfer to the flowers. If the stems get stuck below the vase’s neck, it’s recommended to remove them to prevent stem breakage, which can lead to premature wilting and a shorter display period for the flowers.
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