Achillea clavennae
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Bitter yarrow
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Summary
Source: WikipediaAchillea clavennae, the silvery yarrow, is a herbaceous perennial flowering plant in the sunflower family. The species name (clavennae) honors the Italian botanist N. Clavena (17th century).
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 used as a spice.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant. It grows in alpine regions of Europe.
Where It Grows
Albania, Asia, Austria, Balkans, Bulgaria, Croatia, Dalmatia, Europe, Italy, Mediterranean, Myanmar, SE Asia, Slovenia,
Synonyms
Also Known As
Planinski pelin
References (2)
- Christanell, A., et al, The Cultural Significance of Wild Gathered Plant Species in Kartitsch (Eastern Tyrol, Austria) and the Influence of Socioeconomic Changes on Local Gathering Practices. Chapter 3 in Ethnobotany in the New Europe. Berghahn Books.
- Seidemann J., 2005, World Spice Plants. Economic Usage, Botany, Taxonomy. Springer. p 3
