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Alps yarrow
Scientific Name: Achillea distans
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Yarrow (Achillea spp.)
Yarrow is a common name applied to several species within the Achillea genus. This page explores information related to various yarrow species, including Achillea millefolium and Achillea distans, often referred to as Alps Yarrow.
Considerations for Pets
- The text mentions the presence of yarrow in meadows and other natural environments, suggesting potential exposure for outdoor pets.
Considerations for Children
- The text mentions the presence of yarrow in meadows and other natural environments, suggesting potential exposure for children playing outdoors.
Nomenclature and Taxonomy
- Scientific Name: The common name "yarrow" is usually applied to Achillea millefolium.
- Other Species Mentioned: Achillea decolorans, Achillea decumbens, Achillea distans (Alps Yarrow), Achillea alpina, Achillea collina, Achillea lanulosa var. lanulosa, Achillea styriaca, Achillea erba-rotta.
- Synonyms: The text refers to Alps Yarrow (Achillea distans Waldst. & Kit. ex Willd.).
Distribution and Habitat
- Yarrow species are found in various locations, including the Alps (Central Italian Alps, Rhaetian Alps, Swiss Alps), Australian Alps, and from Switzerland to the Balkans.
- Habitats mentioned include meadows, screes, and woods.
- Achillea millefolium is noted as potentially threatening native subalpine and alpine plant communities of the Australian Alps.
Ecological Role
- Achillea millefolium is mentioned as a potential threat to native subalpine and alpine plant communities in the Australian Alps, suggesting its invasive potential in that region.
Morphological Characteristics
- Achillea millefolium is also known as Milfoil (thousand leaves).
- Some varieties are described as cultivated wildflowers with finely divided foliage.
Quirky Facts
- According to the Iliad, Achilles' soldiers used yarrow to treat wounds.
Further Information
- The text references several studies and publications related to yarrow, including research on its growth at different altitudes in the Central Italian Alps, the effect of light environment on its growth and phenylpropanoid content, and variation in terpene and linear-chain hydrocarbon content in yarrow germplasm from the Rhaetian Alps.
- Getty Images and Alamy are mentioned as sources for stock photos of yarrow.