Yarrow facts for kids
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A. millefolium
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Yarrow, scientifically known as Achillea millefolium, is a common and interesting flowering plant. It belongs to the Asteraceae family, which also includes sunflowers and daisies. You can find Yarrow growing naturally across the Northern Hemisphere, which means places like North America, Europe, and Asia.
This plant has many different common names. Some people call it gordaldo, nosebleed plant, or old man's pepper. Other names include devil's nettle, sanguinary, milfoil, and soldier's woundwort. People also call it thousand-leaf or thousand-seal because of its feathery leaves.
About Yarrow Plants
Yarrow plants usually bloom from May through June. They often grow in grassy areas or open forests. You might find them in places where the soil has been gently disturbed. The plant has a strong, sweet smell, much like a chrysanthemum flower.
What Yarrow Looks Like
Yarrow plants have tall stems and flat-topped clusters of small flowers. These flowers are usually white, but some types can be pink or red. The leaves are very finely divided, making them look feathery. This is why it's sometimes called "thousand-leaf."
How Yarrow is Used
For a very long time, people have used Yarrow as a medicinal plant. Different parts of the plant, like the leaves and flowers, were used in traditional remedies. It was often used to help with minor cuts or to soothe skin.
Images for kids
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Petiolate leaves on lower stems
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Illustration from Köhler's Medicinal Plants (1887–1898)
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Pollination by Eristalis arbustorum
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A. millefolium 'Paprika' cultivar
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A. millefolium cultivar
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Yarrow essential oil
See also
In Spanish: Perejil bravío para niños
