Flower Identity
Scientific Name
Achillea millefolium
Scientific Family
Asteraceae
Common Name(s)
Milfoil
Woundwort
Yarrow
Common Family
Aster
Locations
Flower Characteristics1
standard height
5 cm
0'2"
bloom height
25 cm
0'10"
bloom season
Throughout the spring and summer
bloom frequency
Annual
flower description
Small flowers that grow in bunches at the top of the stalk.
terrain
Mountainous, sunny, dry, and often rocky locations
elevation
Up to 11,500 ft
poisonous parts
Can cause allergic reactions. Toxic to many animals.
edible parts
The plant can be eaten to utilize some of its medicinal properties, but it should not be used as a food source.