Achillea distans
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Divisio: Magnoliophyta Subdivisio: Magnoliophytina Classis: Rosopsida Subclassis: Asteridae Superordo: Asteranae Ordo: Asterales |
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Achillea distans, commonly known as Tall Yarrow, is a perennial.
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[edit] Naming
Achillea distans was already described by Franz de Paula Adam von Waldstein and Pál Kitaibel but it was not until 1803 that the name was validly published by Carl Ludwig von Willdenow.
[edit] Taxonomy
The Tall Yarrow 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 July to September.
The fruits are achenes.
[edit] Root System
[edit] Distribution
Achillea distans is native to Central Europe, eastern Central Europe and the western European Russia.
[edit] Cultivation
The Tall Yarrow 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 distans
[edit] History
[edit] Achillea distans 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
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