Achillea millefolium

Achillea millefolium is a perennial.

Contents 1 Naming 2 Taxonomy 3 Characteristics 3.1 Growth 3.2 Wood and Bark 3.3 Leaves 3.4 Flowers and Fruit 3.5 Root System 4 Distribution 5 Cultivation 6 Uses 7 Maintenance 8 Varities and Cultivars 9 Poisonousness 10 Pests and Diseases 11 Man and Achillea millefolium 11.1 History 11.2 Achillea millefolium in art 11.3 Symbolism 11.4 Superstition 12 See also 13 References 13.1 Literature 13.2 Footnotes 14 Non-commercial Links

[edit] Naming

Achillea millefolium was described in 1753 by Carl Linnaeus. The name is considered as validly published.

[edit] Taxonomy

Achillea millefolium 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

The perennials grow to a height of approximately 0,6 meters and develop as mats. They grow at a moderate rate and have a moderate lifespan.

[edit] Wood and Bark

[edit] Leaves

Achillea millefolium is a decidious plant with simple leaves. The leaves are arranged opposite one another. They are mid green, lanceolate to linear and pinnatisect.

[edit] Flowers and Fruit

The flowers are many-petaled. The plants bloom from May to July.

The brown fruits are achenes. They develop in summer.

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[edit] Cultivation

Achillea millefolium prefers a sunny site and can withstand temperatures down to -34,4º C.

The plants are moderately drought tolerant. They will not grow in anaerobic soils and are moderately tolerant of limy conditions.

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[edit] Varities and Cultivars

[edit] Poisonousness

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[edit] Pests and Diseases

[edit] Man and Achillea millefolium

[edit] History

[edit] Achillea millefolium in art

[edit] Symbolism

[edit] Superstition

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[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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• United States Department of Agriculturees:Achillea millefoliumfr:Achillea millefolium