Plants : AsteraceaeFerns and Flowering Plants

Achillea millefolium L.

Yarrow

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Achillea millefolium

Description: Yarrow is a common component of dry grassland in many situations. It has finely-divided leaves which are stongly and pleasantly scented when crushed. The flower-heads are like tiny daisies grouped together, normally white but occasionally pink.

All names: Achillea millefolium L.

Distribution Map from NBN: Achillea millefolium at National Biodiversity Network mapping facility, data for UK.

iNaturalist: Achillea millefolium at iNaturalist World Species Observations database.

 Hackney, P., 2026. Achillea millefolium. L.. [In] Flora of Northern Ireland.
https://habitas.org/flora/species.php?item=4451. Accessed on 2026-11-02.