Yarrow plant, uses, benefits,classification

CLASSIFICATION

family: Asteraceae

Scientific name: Achillea millefolium

Genus: Achillea

Kingdom: Plantae

Order: Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)

### **Physical Characteristics:**

- **Height:** Yarrow is about 1-3 feet  in some special cases it grow to 4 feet (120cm)

- **Stems:**The stems of yarrow are in the shape of cyclinder, straight,and have fine hairs.ther are strong and branches are in the top

- **Leaves:** The leaves are resembles to ferns,they are divided into patterns, arrangement is alternate on the stem. it size is 5 inches or 12cm. the leaves are distinctive features of the Yarrow plant. the leaflets are divided into smaller segments that are called bipinnate

- **Flowers:**The yarrow flowers are in the form of clusters which is small,corymbs(daisy-like). 2-6inches clusters of flowers. the single flower color is white. it has different colors such as pink, yellow, white, and red in colour. the flower head is in the form of ray florets, it also contains a central disk of small, tubular form florets- **Roots:**

it has underground root system

### **Growth and Habitat:**

- **Native Range:**Yarrow is native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, including Europe, Asia, and North America. It is widely naturalized and can be found in many other parts of the world.

- **Habitat:**the Yarrow plant is found in open, footpaths, grasslands, meadows,and other areas.it is grown in well-drained soil. the full sun is need but it also contains the partial shade. They also grow in poor, dry, and sandy soils.

Yarrow typically blooms from late spring to early fall, with peak flowering often occurring in the summer months.

### **Ecological Importance:**

- **Pollinator Attraction: Yarrow is an attractive herb for insects and pollinators such as butterflies. the flower of the yarrow plant provide the nectar and pollen grains. it is supportive to the ecosystem of the area of the plant.

- **Wildlife Habitat:**The dense growth acts as a habitat for small living creatures such as insects. it also contributes to the biodiversity of the local area ecosystem

*Varieties:**

- **Achillea millefolium is also called Paprika it is bright red in color

- **Achillea millefolium is also called the moonshine species Features soft yellow flowers and silver-gray foliage.

   

   - **Fever Reduction:**It can reduce fever , also promotes sweating, and provides the natural cooling processes because it act as a diaphoretic

   

   - **Antimicrobial Properties:**Yarrow can protect the infections of wounds because it has antimicrobial properties

   - **Soil Improvement:**Yarrow has deep roots that can help aerate the soil and improve its structure. It also accumulates nutrients, which can benefit other plants growing nearby.

   - **Drought Tolerance:**Yarrow is a hard drought resistent plant that grow in poor insoil conditions..it is a best plant for new gardeners  

### 3. **Culinary Benefits:**

   - **Herbal Tea:**The herbal tea of the Yarrow plant is good for maintaining the menstrual cycle, improves the health of body and digestion and it is good in winter for cold symptoms 

   - **Edible Leaves:**the young leaves have in bitter taste but are served in salads, soups, and stews for flavoring

   

### 6. **Veterinary Benefits:**

   - **Animal Care:**.it can be used for treating wounds for pets, digestive issues of animals,or treatment for dogs and horse skin care.