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.
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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