Yarrow
Soldier’s weed 



Yarrow (scientific name Achillea millefolium) is a plant of the Asteraceae family. It is common in meadows along roadsides and in hay meadows. It has a stiff and slender stem that can reach 30-50 cm.
The name “millefolium” refers to the leaves repeatedly divided into narrow and very numerous lobes
.

Its inflorescences
are very large and are a blast for the insects
who pass from one flower to another without any effort, carrying the pollen grains unaware.




The legendary Greek hero Achilles would have used this plant to heal his wounds, following the prescriptions of the centaur Chiron, his master. In ancient times, and up until the 18th century, this plant was used to disinfect and heal the wounds of combatants.
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