Achillea filipendulina
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Cloth of Gold Yarrow, Fernleaf yarrow
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Summary
Source: WikipediaAchillea filipendulina, the yarrow, fernleaf yarrow, milfoil, or nosebleed, is an Asian species of flowering plant in the sunflower family.
Description
A shrub or small tree. It grows 5 m tall. There are prickles along the stem. The leaves are twice divided and there are 8-18 pairs of pinnae. There are up to 50 pairs of pinnules on each pinnae. The flowers are yellow. They are in large clusters at the ends of branches. The pods are flattened.
Edible Uses
The leaves are eaten raw or cooked, and young leaves can be put in salads. The flowers and leaves are used for tea.
Traditional Uses
The leaves are eaten raw or cooked. Young leaves can be put in salads. Caution: It should not be eaten in large amounts. The flowers and leaves are used for tea.
Medicinal Uses
The leaves are also used as medicine.
Known Hazards
Should not be eaten in large amounts.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Afghanistan, Asia, Caucasus, Central Asia, India, Iran, Iraq, Middle East, North America, Slovenia, Tajikistan, USA,
Cultivation
Plants grow from seeds.
Other Information
It is sold in local markets.
Notes
The leaves are also used as medicine.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Soldier's woundwort
References (2)
- ediblewildfood.com.
- missouribotanicalgarden.org
