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yarrow
Scientific Name: Achillea ageratifolia
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
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Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)
Achillea millefolium, commonly known as yarrow or common yarrow, is a flowering plant belonging to the Asteraceae family.
Considerations for Pets
- Yarrow has fern-like leaves.
- Cultivated forms are often grown in wildflower gardens.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Achillea millefolium
- Common Names: Yarrow, Common Yarrow
- Family: Asteraceae
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to temperate regions.
- Originates from Europe and has adapted to regions of North America and other moderate regions.
- Common in Britain in meadows, pastures, banks, hedgerows, and waysides, recorded up to 3,980 ft.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Yarrow is a hardy perennial.
- It has showy flower heads composed of many tiny, tightly-packed flowers.
- Its fern-like leaves are often aromatic.
Traditional Uses
- Other herbal healing traditions use yarrow to treat a variety of conditions characterized by swelling, often combined with echinacea, elder flower, ginger, and peppermint.
- The herb is taken internally to treat colds, fevers, and indigestion.
- Legend has it that yarrow (Achillea millefolium) was named after Achilles, the Greek mythical hero who used it to stop the bleeding in his soldiers.