Yarrow or common yarrow
Achillea millefolium
About
Achillea millefolium, commonly known as yarrow or common yarrow, is a flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. Growing to 1 metre tall, it is characterized by small whitish flowers, a tall stem of fernlike leaves, and a pungent odor.
- Family
- Asteraceae
How to use it
Yarrow is known for its medicinal properties, particularly in traditional herbal medicine where it has been used to treat wounds and reduce inflammation. It can also be used ornamentally in gardens due to its attractive flowers and foliage. Additionally, yarrow plays a role in ecological systems, attracting beneficial insects and pollinators.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Achillea millefolium
- Slug
- achillea-millefolium
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Genus
- Achillea
- Species
- millefolium
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 40
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