Image: Chamomile Plant Affected by Powdery Mildew
Published: January 28, 2026 at 4:59:42 PM UTC
High-resolution photo of a chamomile plant showing powdery mildew infection, with white fungal coating on leaves and blooming flowers
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The image shows a chamomile plant growing in cultivated soil, captured in a sharp, high-resolution landscape photograph under natural daylight. Several slender green stems rise from the base of the plant, each supporting delicate white chamomile flowers with bright yellow, domed centers. The flowers appear healthy and fully open, providing a visual contrast to the diseased foliage below. The most striking feature of the image is the extensive presence of powdery mildew on the leaves. The finely divided, feathery chamomile leaves are heavily coated with a white, powder-like fungal growth that covers large surface areas, giving the foliage a pale, dusty appearance. In some leaves, the mildew appears thicker and more opaque, while on others it is thinner, allowing hints of green to show through. The texture of the mildew looks soft and velvety, clinging to the leaf veins and edges. The background consists of blurred garden soil and neighboring green plants, which helps draw attention to the affected chamomile plant in the foreground. Lighting is even and natural, highlighting both the vibrant yellow flower centers and the stark white fungal coating on the leaves. Overall, the image clearly documents a chamomile plant infected with powdery mildew, balancing botanical detail with diagnostic clarity, making it suitable for educational, agricultural, or plant pathology contexts.
The image is related to: A Guide to Growing Chamomile in Your Own Garden