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Achillea millefolium, commonly known as yarrow (/ ˈ j æ r oʊ /) or common yarrow, is a flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. Growing to 1 metre ( 3 + 1 ⁄ 2 feet) tall, it is characterized by small whitish flowers, a tall stem of fernlike leaves, and a pungent odor.
Achillea / æ k ɪ ˈ l iː ə / [4] is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. The plants typically have frilly leaves and are known colloquially as yarrows , although this common name usually refers to A. millefolium .
Achillea millefolium: Native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere All parts in small quantity, leaves when young [35] [36] Amaranth, pigweed, tumbleweed Amaranthus retroflexus: Native to the tropical Americas, but widespread worldwide Leaves, boiled as a vegetable, or raw with the shoots if young Seeds, raw or toasted, or ground to ...
Milfoil is a common name for several plants and may refer to: . The flowering terrestrial plant Achillea millefolium (known commonly as yarrow) . Various species of the genus Achillea (yarrows or milfoils)
Achillea millefolium: Common yarrow Purported to be a diaphoretic, astringent, [5] tonic, stimulant and mild aromatic. Actaea racemosa: Black cohosh: Historically used for arthritis and muscle pain, used more recently for conditions related to menopause and menstruation. [6] Aesculus hippocastanum: Horse chestnut
Certain identification is by microscopic examination of the genitalia. [4] [5] Adults are on wing from June to August in one generation per year. [6] The larvae feed on the flower heads of various Asteraceae species, including Achillea millefolium, Senecio (such as Senecio jacobaea), Anthemis, Jasione and Tanacetum species.
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Achillea millefolium, common yarrow; Acorus calamus, sweet flag; Actaea pachypoda, white baneberry; Aquilegia canadensis, eastern red columbine; Arisaema triphyllum, jack-in-the-pulpit