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Common yarrow

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.

Lifespan

Lifespan: Perennial, Annual

Plant Type

Plant Type: Herb

Leaf Type

Leaf Type: Deciduous

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Fern-like, pinnatifid foliage with narrow leaflets resembling a delicate tapestry.

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Intricate inflorescence with small, clustered flower heads in dense umbels.

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Flat-topped corymbs of tiny flowers (0.2 inches/5 mm) in white, pink, red, or yellow.

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Leaves are narrowly oblong, fragrant, and deeply divided like fern leaves.

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Basal rosette of finely dissected leaves, alternately arranged along the stem.

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Detailed Traits of Common yarrow

Leaf Features

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.

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Flower Features

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.

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Key Facts About Common yarrow

Attributes of Common yarrow
Lifespan
Perennial, Annual
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Height
30 cm to 1 m
Spread
30 cm to 60 cm
Leaf Color
Green
Gray
Flower Size
2 cm to 10 cm
Flower Color
White
Pink
Cream
Red
Orange
Yellow
Purple
Stem Color
Green
Leaf type
Deciduous
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Scientific Classification of Common yarrow

Family
Daisy
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Genus
Yarrows
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Species
Common yarrow (Achillea millefolium)
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Distribution Map of Common yarrow

Common yarrow is considered native to the entire Northern Hemisphere, growing wild in meadows and pastures from the tundra to the subtropics. It has been introduced in just about every similar climate in the Southern Hemisphere as well. It was spread as an ornamental, and is now considered invasive in New Zealand, Australia, and some parts of South America.
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