Achillea
Achillea
Achillea (pronounced: ah-kill-ee-uh) is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. The genus was named after the Greek mythological character Achilles.
Etymology
The genus name Achillea is derived from mythical Greek character, Achilles, who reportedly carried it with his soldiers to treat wounds. This is reflected in the common names used for plants in this genus, which include yarrow and soldier's woundwort.
Description
Achillea species are herbaceous perennial plants, growing from 0.2 to 1 metre tall. The leaves are arranged spirally on the stems, and range from being feathery to more or less linear and finely dissected. The flowers are produced in dense composite corymbs; the individual flowers are generally radially symmetrical with both male and female organs.
Species
There are over 100 species of Achillea, including Achillea millefolium (common yarrow), Achillea ptarmica (sneezewort), and Achillea clavennae (silvery yarrow).
Uses
Many species of Achillea are used in traditional medicine for their anti-inflammatory and wound healing properties. They are also commonly used in landscaping and gardening for their hardiness and attractive flowers.
Related Terms
- Asteraceae: The family to which Achillea belongs.
- Perennial plant: A type of plant that lives for more than two years.
- Herbaceous: Refers to plants that have non-woody stems.
- Corymb: A type of flower cluster.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Achillea
- Wikipedia's article - Achillea
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