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Achillea millefolium
Flat clusters of tiny white (sometimes pink) flowers above feathery leaves. Named after the Greek hero Achilles, who used it to heal soldiers' wounds!
Height
60 cm
Blooms
Jun–Oct
Family
Daisy (Asteraceae)
Latin name
Achillea millefolium
Where to find
- Roadside verges
- Lawns and pasture
- Old meadows