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Common Yarrow

Achillea millefolium

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Illustration of Common Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)

Common Yarrow is a fern-leaved, flat-topped wildflower with dense clusters of tiny white or pale yellow flowers. Both native and naturalized across North America; used medicinally for centuries.

Habitat
Dry fields, roadsides, meadows, and disturbed areas across the continent
Diet
Flat flower heads are landing platforms for hundreds of beneficial insect species
How common
Common

Best time to see a Common Yarrow

The best time to see a Common Yarrow is April–July, when about 71% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 120,822 research-grade iNaturalist observations.

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