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Achillea distans ssp. tanacetifolia

Scientific Name: Achillea distans ssp. tanacetifolia

Family: Asteraceae

Category: Dicot

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Achillea distans subsp. tanacetifolia

Achillea distans subsp. tanacetifolia, also known as Tansyleaf Milfoil (Achille feuilles de tanaisie in French), is a subspecies of Achillea distans.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Achillea distans subsp. tanacetifolia (All.) Janch.
  • Family: Asteraceae (also known as Compositae)
  • Genus: Achillea
  • Species: Achillea distans
  • Subspecies: Achillea distans subsp. tanacetifolia
  • Synonyms:
    • Achillea distans ssp. tanacetifolia (All.) Janch.
    • Achillea distans Waldst. & Kit. ex Willd. subsp. tanacetifolia (All.) Janch.
    • Achillea millefolium subsp. tanacetifolia (Fiori) P.Fn.
    • Achillea millefolium var. tanacetifolia Fiori (basionym)
    • Achillea tanacetifolia All.
    • Achillea erba-rotta All.

Distribution and Habitat

This subspecies is found in Europe, including Italy and the Alps, mountains, and Provence areas. It has been recorded in Savoie (France), specifically in areas such as Bonneval sur Arc and Val d'Isère. Some herbarium specimens have been collected in areas of Mutina (Modena, Italy).

Morphological Characteristics

  • Herb reaching up to 120 cm (approximately 4 feet) in height.
  • Erect stems, either simple or branched above, with a woolly texture.
  • Leaves are sessile (attached directly to the stem), lanceolate in outline, and pinnatisect (deeply divided into segments), typically 5-20 cm long.
  • Stems are striate (marked with fine grooves or ridges) and pubescent (covered in soft, fine hairs).

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Associated invertebrates have been documented.

Resources and Further Information

  • GRIN Taxonomy
  • Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS): Taxonomic Serial No.: 780693
  • Plant NET Flora Online
  • Australian National Botanic Gardens (ANBG): http://www.anbg.gov.au/cgi-bin/apx?taxon_id=18532