Family: Asteraceae
common yarrow, milfoil
[Achillea angustissima Rydb., more...]
Matthew L. Wagner
Robert Bierman
University of Wisconsin - Madison (WIS-VP)
Etymology: Achillea: named for Achilles, who supposedly used plants of the genus to staunch the wounds of his soldiers at the siege of Troy
Plants: erect, perennial, 8"-40" tall, aromatic forb
Leaves: finely-feathery cut, lance-shaped in outline, upper stalkless
Flowers: head just under a 1/4" wide with 4-6 (usually 5) short, white to pinkish rays each with 3 teeth, disks white; inflorescence with many heads in a round, flat, dense cluster (corymb-like); blooms July-Oct.
Fruits: seed not on fluffy pappus
Habitat: sun; moderate moisture to wet; fields, roadsides, disturbed sites
Conservation Status: Native
Plants: erect, perennial, 8"-40" tall, aromatic forb
Leaves: finely-feathery cut, lance-shaped in outline, upper stalkless
Flowers: head just under a 1/4" wide with 4-6 (usually 5) short, white to pinkish rays each with 3 teeth, disks white; inflorescence with many heads in a round, flat, dense cluster (corymb-like); blooms July-Oct.
Fruits: seed not on fluffy pappus
Habitat: sun; moderate moisture to wet; fields, roadsides, disturbed sites
Conservation Status: Native
Flora of North America: Flora of North America Floristic Rating: Coefficient of Conservatism = 1, Wetland Indicator = FACU Atlas of the Wisconsin Prairie and Savanna Flora: by T.S. Cochrane & H.H. Iltis: habitat, distribution infomation / flowering and fruiting times USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS): Images of seeds, fruits, embryos, etc. David G. Smith's "Delaware Wilflowers": Beautiful photographs; descriptions Illinois Wildflowers: Wonderful photographs; detailed descriptions; color and leaf arrangement key Purple Sage - Ethnobotanical Information: Detailed usage, preparation, and other helpful information Southwest School of Botanical Medicine: Britton & Brown Illustrated Flora - 2nd Edition (1913) "An Illustrated Flora of the Northern United States and Canada"
Robert Bierman
Paul Drobot
Merel R. Black
Michael Clayton
Merel R. Black
Merel R. Black
Paul Drobot
Paul Drobot
Christopher Noll
Derek Anderson
Marion Sheehan
Kurt Stüber
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