

How to identify Common yarrow (Achillea millefolium)
Common yarrow, also known as Western Yarrow, Thousand-Seal, Old man's pepper, Soldier's woundwort, Milfoil, Sanguinary
Common yarrow boasts fern-like, pinnatifid foliage, presenting a greenery that resembles a delicate tapestry of narrow leaflets. The plant is characterized by its intricate inflorescence, which features clusters of small, tightly-packed flower heads poised at the terminal ends of stems. These blooms gather in a dense umbel arrangement, evoking the charm of a rustic bouquet. The foliage and flower structure of common yarrow combine to create a distinctly attractive profile in its natural setting.
Fern-like, pinnatifid foliage with narrow leaflets resembling a delicate tapestry.
Intricate inflorescence with small, clustered flower heads in dense umbels.
Flat-topped corymbs of tiny flowers (0.2 inches/5 mm) in white, pink, red, or yellow.
Leaves are narrowly oblong, fragrant, and deeply divided like fern leaves.
Basal rosette of finely dissected leaves, alternately arranged along the stem.
Common yarrow's leaves are narrowly oblong to lance-shaped, carrying a strong spicy aroma. The medium green foliage is deeply divided and resembles fern leaves. These leaves form a basal rosette, with cauline leaves arranged alternately along the stem. The lower leaves have elongated petioles, while upper leaves are sessile. The texture is finely dissected, providing a delicate yet detailed appearance, crucial for identifying common yarrow.
The flowers of common yarrow bloom from June to September and are arranged in flat-topped clusters called corymbs. Each tiny flower measures about 0.2 inches (5 mm) across and features ray flowers that can be white, pink, red, or yellow. These minute flowers create a dense and vibrant display, with petals radiating in a daisy-like formation. The blossoms are long-lasting and emit a mild, pleasant fragrance, making them easily identifiable during their blooming period.
Gardenia jasminoides is an evergreen shrub with unique, glossy evergreen leaves and stunning flowers. The sophisticated, matte white flowers are often used in bouquets. The exceptional beauty of this ornamental plant has made it a popular and highly appreciated plant amongst gardeners and horticulturalists.
The golden pothos (Epipremnum aureum) is a popular houseplant that is commonly seen in Australia, Asia, and the West Indies. It goes by many nicknames, including "devil's ivy", because it is so hard to kill and can even grow in low light conditions. Golden pothos has poisonous sap, so it should be kept away from pets and children.
Solanum lycopersicum is an annual or perennial herbaceous vine native to Central and South America that produces a large, juicy, edible fruit known as tomato. Today there are over 10000 cultivated varieties. Although tomato is the world’s most popular vegetable, botanically it is a fruit.
The pepper are commonly used for cooking in places such as the Southern U.S. and Central America. Most are moderately spicy, though because there are so many variants, the spice level can vary dramatically. Cayenne powder is also a popular seasoning product made from pepper plants.
The swiss cheese plant (Monstera deliciosa) produces bright, glossy leaves and makes a popular houseplant. It is originally native to tropical forest regions in Central America. The nickname swiss cheese plant refers to the small holes that develop in the plant's leaves. The long fruits resemble corncobs and smell sweet and fragrant when ripe.
The bigleaf hydrangea is a deciduous shrub native to Japan, and is known for its lush, oval, colorful inflorescence. The two types of Hydrangea macrophylla are mopheads - with large, ball-shaped, sterile flower clusters, and lace capes - with small round fertile flowers in the center, and sterile flowers on the outer side of each inflorescence. Depending on soil pH, blooms can change color from pink to blue.
Scientific Classification of Common yarrow