Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
eriophora
ID:
122972

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 31 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000122301

Common Names

  • Woolly Yarrow
  • Wooly Yarrow
  • Yarrow

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Description

Achillea eriophora (also called Woolly Yarrow, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe. It has small, white flowers and grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Achillea eriophora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal teas for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Achillea eriophora is yellow and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a small achene with a white pappus. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves, which are lanceolate and have toothed margins.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Achillea eriophora is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in the spring or fall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown from seed, but it is slow to germinate and may take up to a year to become established.

Where to Find Achillea eriophora

Achillea eriophora is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in areas of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, and Tennessee.

Achillea eriophora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Achillea eriophora?

Achillea eriophora

What is the natural habitat of Achillea eriophora?

Grassy slopes and meadows in North Africa

What is the flower color of Achillea eriophora?

White to pinkish-white

Species in the Achillea genus

Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri, Achillea stojanoffii, Achillea setacea, Achillea graja, Achillea wagneri, Achillea schneideri, Achillea schmakovii, Achillea phrygia, Achillea claudio-politana, Achillea griseo-virens, Achillea gypsicola, Achillea umbellata, Achillea cretica, Achillea ruscinonensis, Achillea reichardtiana, Achillea formosa, Achillea chrysocoma, Achillea milliana, Achillea kerneri, Achillea jaborneggi, Achillea rupestris, Achillea spinulifolia, Achillea ketenoglui, Achillea thracica, Achillea barthiana, Achillea sipikorensis, Achillea subtaurica, Achillea occulta, Achillea chamaemelifolia, Achillea valesiaca, Achillea pachycephala, Achillea vandasii, Achillea ageratum, Achillea getica, Achillea santolinoides, Achillea maura, Achillea acuminata, Achillea oligocephala, Achillea kotschyi, Achillea pseudodorata, Achillea baldaccii,

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

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