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Yarrow, Achillea millefolium, Hill   Yarrow, Achillea millefolium, Hill (1)   Yarrow, Achillea millefolium (1)   Yarrow, Achillea millefolium (2)   Yarrow, Achillea millefolium

Asteraceae (Compositae) - Sunflower family
Yarrow (Western Yarrow, Common Yarrow, Minfoil) Achillea millefolium var. occidentalis
Dense cluster of white flowers. Fern-like leaves on one or two stalks, from rhizomes. Drought tolerant and can become invasive. Was used to heal wounds, flavor beer, and as a snuff. Today it is used to treat colds and allergies.
Flower photos taken by Sonnia Hill in Van Zandt County, Texas, October 2006
Leaf photos taken in Taylor County, Texas, October 2006
(Native of Texas - Shackelford, Callahan, Coleman, Brown, Coke - Van Zandt)



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