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Synonyms achillea millefolium, milfoil
Type of achillea

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Yarrow was managed by Grossman, who later worked in the same capacity for Dylan.
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Chinese proverbs claim that yarrow brightens the eyes and promotes intelligence.
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Tall clumps of bright-yellow yarrow stand tall in the intense Sacramento sunshine.
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Plant members of the daisy family, cosmos and yarrow to encourage beneficials.
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Native Americans and early settlers drank yarrow tea to treat colds and fever.
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Common yarrow responds best to soil that is poorly developed and well drained.
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Also the most authentic way to cast the Yi Jing is to use dried yarrow stalks.
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Easy-care and sun-loving, this yarrow becomes a magnet for beneficial insects.
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In this case we recognize one botanical variety of common yarrow as a Texas native.
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  • Ubiquitous strong-scented mat-forming Eurasian herb of wasteland, hedgerow or pasture having narrow serrate leaves and small usually white florets; widely naturalized in North America
  • Achillea millefolium or yarrow is a flowering plant in the family Asteraceae, native to the Northern Hemisphere. In Spanish-speaking New Mexico and southern Colorado, it is called plumajillo, or "little feather", for the shape of the leaves. ...
  • Yarrow is an urban fantasy novel by Charles de Lint, set in 1980s Ottawa. A fantasy writer has a secret source of inspiration: when she dreams, she visits a world where magic is real . Unknown to her, a supernatural predator who feeds on dreams is feeding on her and destroying that world.
  • The Yarrow (pronounced YAH-row) is an indie rock band based in Provo, Utah which donates all profits to a local charity, Community Action Services and Food Bank. ...
  • Any of several pungent Eurasian herbs, of the genus Achillea, used sparingly in cooking; the green woodpecker, picus viridis
  • Is a resourceful herb; it has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It enhances the appearance of dry and dehydrated skin by reducing flaking and restoring suppleness.
  • From eastern Canadian provinces. Used for its mild astringent, cleansing, anti-inflammatory and skin-soothing properties.
  • Exhibits anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, astringent, bitter, diaphoretic, diuretic, hepatic and hypotensive properties. Standard remedy for helping the body to deal with fevers. Stimulates digestion and tones blood vessels. ...
  • Flowering plant known in herbal medicine and folk medicine to staunch the flow of blood from a wound.