achillea
- noun
- /əˈkɪliə/
- Specialized
- In the summer, the achillea flowers attract butterflies and bees, adding life to the garden.
Examples
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It's a type of achillea or Yarrow, super tough native plant.
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The achillea plant produces clusters of small white flowers that are beautiful in any garden.
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Many people use achillea in herbal remedies because of its traditional healing properties.
Synonyms
A common wild herb with feathery leaves and small white flowers often in meadows
A common meadow herb with a strong smell, feathery leaves and flat clusters of small white or pink flowers
Compounds
- Specialized
A common meadow herb with a strong smell, feathery leaves and flat clusters of small white or pink flowers
- Specialized
A herb with small white button flowers and grey-green leaves that can cause sneezing when powdered
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word achillea comes from the Greek hero Achilles because people long ago used yarrow to 'heal' wounds, so the plant was linked to his name. That's why achillea is remembered as a healing herb.