Flower Properties

Property	Value
English Name	Yarrow
MainColor	White
PlantType	Herb
Growth Type	Native
Season	July
ImageUrl	Achillea-002
Photographer	DP
Location
Human Toxicity	Mildly_Toxic

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

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).