Achillea collina
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Achillea collina Becker ex Rchb. |
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Divisio: Magnoliophyta Subdivisio: Magnoliophytina Classis: Rosopsida Subclassis: Asteridae Superordo: Asteranae Ordo: Asterales |
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Achillea collina is a perennial.
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[edit] Naming
Achillea collina was already described by Johannes Becker but it was not until 1832 that the name was validly published by Heinrich Gottlieb Ludwig Reichenbach.
[edit] Taxonomy
Achillea collina is a species in the genus Achillea (yarrow) which contains 85 species and belongs to the family of the Asteraceae (Aster Family).
[edit] Characteristics
[edit] Growth
[edit] Wood and Bark
[edit] Leaves
The leaves are arranged opposite one another.
[edit] Flowers and Fruit
The flowers are many-petaled. The plants bloom from June to November.
The fruits are achenes.
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[edit] Distribution
Achillea collina is native to Central Europe, eastern Central Europe, Romania, the Apennine Peninsula and the Balkan Peninsula.
[edit] Cultivation
Achillea collina prefers a sunny site and can withstand temperatures down to -23,3º C.
[edit] Uses
[edit] Maintenance
[edit] Varities and Cultivars
[edit] Poisonousness
Please read the health issues note!
[edit] Pests and Diseases
[edit] Man and Achillea collina
[edit] History
[edit] Achillea collina in art
[edit] Symbolism
[edit] Superstition
[edit] See also
[edit] References
[edit] Literature
- Walter Erhardt, Erich Götz, Nils Bödeker, Siegmund Seybold: Der große Zander. Eugen Ulmer KG, Stuttgart 2008, ISBN 978-3-8001-5406-7. (Ger.)
- Christoper Brickell (Editor-in-chief): RHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants. Third edition. Dorling Kindersley, London 2003, ISBN 0-7513-3738-2.
- efloras.org
[edit] Footnotes
[edit] Non-commercial Links
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