| McHenry County Conservation District / McHenry County College / Yarrow
Summer Wildflower - White & Green Gallery Information: MCCD #(815) 338-6223 |
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Yarrow
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| Scientific Name: | Achillea millefolium
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| Habitat/Season: | Fields & Roadsides / June-September
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| Comment: | Native
This plant is native to both Eurasia and North America. Some of the populations seen in the United States are introduced weeds. The antiseptic properties of this plant have led to its use in wound dressings and tooth and ear infections.
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