Flower Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| English Name | Yarrow |
| Also Known As | Common Yarrow |
| Scientific Name | Achillea millefolium |
| MainColor | White |
| PlantType |  Herb |
| Distribution |  Native |
| Season Found | July (Jun - Nov) |
| ImageUrl | Achillea-002 |
| Photographer | DP |
| Location Found | |
| Country Found | UK |
| Last Updated | 02 September 2026 |
| Photo Quality | B |
Flower Details
Description
A hardy perennial with finely divided feathery leaves and clusters of white to pink flower heads. Often used ornamentally and as a wildflower for pollinators.
Distribution
Native to Europe, widespread across the UK in grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.
Medicinal/Other Uses
Long used as a wound herb (“soldier’s woundwort”), also for digestive and anti-inflammatory purposes in herbal medicine.
Edibility
Young leaves sometimes used in salads or teas, though bitter.
Human Toxicity
Mildly_Toxic
May cause allergic reactions in some people due to relatedness to ragweed.
Pet Toxicity
Mild concern – ingestion may cause vomiting or drooling in pets.
Active Compounds
Flavonoids, tannins, essential oils (thujone, cineole, camphor).