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Achillea erba-rotta

Scientific Name: Achillea erba-rotta

Family: Asteraceae

Category: Dicot

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Achillea erba-rotta

Achillea erba-rotta is a polymorphic species within the Asteraceae (also known as Compositae) family. It is also known as Ptarmica erba-rotta, Achillea cuneifolia, Achillea haussknechtiana, Achillea morisiana, Achillea nana, and Ptarmica.

A common name is Camomilla di montagna, and in Italian it is called Millefoglio.

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant has an odor that may be of interest to some animals.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Achillea erba-rotta All.
  • Family: Asteraceae (Compositae)
  • Rank: Species, with several recognized subspecies.
  • Synonyms:
    • Achillea morisiana Auct.
    • Achillea impunctata Vest.
    • Achillea livea Scop.
    • Achillea moschata Jacq.
  • Subspecies:
    • Achillea erba-rotta subsp. ambigua (Heimerl) I.Richardson
    • Achillea erba-rotta subsp. moschata (Wulfen) Vacc.
    • Achillea erba-rotta subsp. rupestris (Porta) I. Richardson
    • Achillea erba-rotta subsp. erba-rotta

Distribution and Habitat

  • This plant is found in the Alps and other mountainous regions of Europe, including the southern Alps and Savoy in France, the Swiss Alps, and the Stelvio National Park.
  • It grows in meadows, along paths, and in uncultivated areas, from plains to mountains.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Achillea erba-rotta is a perennial plant that can grow up to 0.2 meters (approximately 8 inches) in height.
  • The biological form is chamaephyte suffruticose.
  • It flowers in June.
  • It has branched underground stems that produce small clumps of leaves and flowering stems.
  • The plant is herbaceous and glabrous (smooth).
  • The plant is alta da 10 a 25 cm.

Ecological Role

  • It can be invasive in some habitats.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • The plant is aromatic and attractive to insects.

Quirky Facts

  • It is sometimes referred to as "musk milfoil" due to its fragrance.

Further Information

  • Euro+Med Plantbase: http://ww2.bgbm.org/euroPlusMed/PTaxonDetail.asp?
  • RHS: Royal Horticultural Society
  • IPNI: International Plant Names Index
  • NYBG Virtual Herbarium
  • JSTOR Plant Science