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Flowers
Yarrow
(Achillea millefolium)
Summary
| Order | Family | Genus |
|---|---|---|
|
(Asterales) |
(Asteraceae) |
Yarrows
(Achillea) |
Overview
Yarrow grows all over the UK in grassy areas. It is an aromatic plant. Its leaves are feather like which is an easy way to identify it.
It has a history of being known as a way to stopping the flow of blood.
Useful to know due to its abundance and uses.
Click below for more information of individual species at Plants For A Future website (PFAF.org)
Gallery and Identification
Flowers - Grow in florettes or groups of small white or yellow flowers. June - September. Stem - Hairs on the thicker lower stem. Leaves - Feather like, has a lot of thin offshoots. Dark Green. Height - up to 55cm. Fruit - Achenes. Distribution - All over the british isles. Grows in grassy areas
Resources
- Used to stem bleeding
- Historically a lot of medical uses but too much can cause toxic affects
Food
- Leaves