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Achillea cartilaginea

Scientific Name: Achillea cartilaginea

Family: Asteraceae

Category: Dicot

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Achillea cartilaginea

Achillea cartilaginea, commonly known as Silver Spray Yarrow, is a mound-forming hardy perennial appreciated for its masses of small, grey-centered, flat-headed flowers.

Considerations for Pets

  • The text mentions that Achillea cartilaginea has "aromatic leaves," which may be appealing or unappealing to animals.
  • The plant produces "masses of small" flowers, which might be a concern if ingested by pets due to the potential for digestive upset or other reactions.

Considerations for Children

  • The plant produces "masses of small" flowers, which might be a concern if ingested by children due to the potential for digestive upset or other reactions.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Achillea cartilaginea Ledeb. ex Rchb.
  • Common Name: Silver Spray Yarrow
  • Genus: Achillea
  • Family: Asteraceae (alt. Compositae)
  • Subfamily: Asteroideae
  • Tribe: Anthemideae
  • Synonyms:
    • Achillea salicifolia Besser (unresolved name; some data suggests synonymy)
    • Ptarmica cartilaginea
  • Taxonomic Serial No.: 780144
  • Subspecies/Varieties:
    • Achillea cartilaginea var. latifolia Rupr.
    • Achillea cartilaginea subsp. borystenica (Klokov) Sakalo
    • Achillea ptarmica ssp. cartilaginea (Ledeb. ex Rchb.) Heimerl

Distribution and Habitat

  • The plant grows wild in Lithuania.
  • It is native to Southeast Europe (Balkans, Albania, Greece, in mountainous regions).

Morphology and Growth Habits

  • It forms a spectacular mound.
  • It typically grows to a mature height of around 2.5 feet (75 cm) or 60cm.
  • It features grey-centered, flat-headed creamy white flowers.
  • It has dark green, finely divided aromatic leaves.

Uses

  • The text mentions that it is good for flower arrangers.
  • Essential oils extracted from the leaves have been studied for antioxidant and antiradical activity.

Quirky Facts

  • It is described as having "masses of small, grey centred and flat headed chalky" flowers.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Essential oils of Achillea cartilaginea have been analyzed using GC-MS, revealing 97 components.

Further Information

  • Royal Horticultural Society (RHS)
  • Tropicos
  • International Plant Names Index
  • Encyclopedia of Life
  • Discover Life
  • EOL