Achillea millefolium, commonly known as yarrow or common yarrow, is a flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. source
Achillea millefolium, commonly known as yarrow or common yarrow, is a flowering plant in the family Asteraceae.
yarrow is native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere in Asia, Europe, and North America. source
yarrow is native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere in Asia, Europe, and North America.
yarrow has been introduced as a feed for livestock in places like New Zealand and Australia. source
yarrow has been introduced as a feed for livestock in places like New Zealand and Australia.
yarrow is a weed in those places and sometimes in its native regions. source
yarrow is a weed in those places and sometimes in its native regions.
In New Mexico and southern Colorado, yarrow is called plumajillo (Spanish for 'little feather') from its leaf shape and texture. source
In New Mexico and southern Colorado, yarrow is called plumajillo (Spanish for 'little feather') from its leaf shape and texture.
In antiquity, yarrow was known as herbal militaris, for its use in stanching the flow of blood from wounds. source
In antiquity, yarrow was known as herbal militaris, for its use in stanching the flow of blood from wounds.
Yarrow grows from sea level to 3,500 metres (11,500 ft) in elevation. source
Yarrow grows from sea level to 3,500 metres (11,500 ft) in elevation.
The plant yarrow commonly flowers from May through June. source
The plant yarrow commonly flowers from May through June.
Common yarrow is frequently found in the mildly disturbed soil of grasslands and open forests. Active growth occurs in the spring. source
Common yarrow is frequently found in the mildly disturbed soil of grasslands and open forests. Active growth occurs in the spring.
The plant yarraow is native to Eurasia and is found widely from the UK to China. source
The plant yarraow is native to Eurasia and is found widely from the UK to China.
Achillea millefolium(yarrow) is cultivated as an ornamental plant by many plant nurseries. source
Achillea millefolium(yarrow) is cultivated as an ornamental plant by many plant nurseries.
Yarrows is planted in gardens and natural landscaping settings of diverse climates and styles. source
Yarrows is planted in gardens and natural landscaping settings of diverse climates and styles.
Yarrow is considered an especially useful companion plant, repelling some pest insects while attracting good, predatory ones. source
Yarrow is considered an especially useful companion plant, repelling some pest insects while attracting good, predatory ones.
Yarrow has also been used as a food or in teas, and was very popular as a vegetable in the 17th century. source
Yarrow has also been used as a food or in teas, and was very popular as a vegetable in the 17th century.
Yarrow has seen historical use as in traditional medicine, often because of its astringent effects. source
Yarrow has seen historical use as in traditional medicine, often because of its astringent effects.
In rare cases, yarrow can cause severe allergic skin rashes; prolonged use can increase the skin's photosensitivity. source
In rare cases, yarrow can cause severe allergic skin rashes; prolonged use can increase the skin's photosensitivity.
