Yarrow

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Feather-like leaf of Common Yarrow
Yarrow forms mats by spreading prostrate stems


  • Scientific Name: Achillea millefolium L.


  • Common Names: Common Yarrow (United States), Biranjasif, Blood wort, Cickafarkkoro, Civanpercemi, Duizendblad, Gewoon Duizendblad, Krwawnik pospolity (Polish), Milefolio, Milenrama, Milfoil, Millefeuille, Millefoglio [E], Millefolium [E], Plumajillo [S], Rojmari, Rolleka, Rollike, Sanguinary, Schafgarbe, Soldiers Woundwort, Staunchweed, Thousand Leaf, Tlalquequetzal, Western Yarrow, Woundwort



  • Geographic Distribution: North America, Africa, Europe, East Asia, Australia, South America



  • Photosynthetic Apparatus: C3


  • Major Identifying Characteristic: Fragrant, mat forming perennial herb with prostrate stems. Leaves alternate, finely divided into feather-like divisions.
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