Scientific Name | Achillea millefolium | USDA PLANTS Symbol | ACMI2 |
Common Name | Yarrow, Milfoil | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 35423 |
Family | Asteraceae (Sunflower) | SEINet Reference |
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Description | Habitat: Disturbed soils, grassy areas, partial shade. Plant: Erect perennial 6 to 36 inches tall; one to several stems. Leaves: Fern-like alternate, pinnately-divided basal leaves 1 to 12 inches long, stem leaves less than 4 inches long. Inflorescence: Many composite flower heads grouped in terminal clusters, each about 1/4-inch across with 5 to 8 white rays and 10 to 20 whitish disk florets. Bloom Period: March to June. References: "Wildflowers of the Texas Hill Country" by Marshall Enquist. |
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Texas Status: Native |
Banner photo of Castilleja indivisa and Lupinus ssp. taken along FM 1323 north of Johnson City, Blanco County
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