What is another word for achillea?

Pronunciation: [ɐt͡ʃˈɪli͡ə] (IPA)

Achillea, also known as yarrow, is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family. Its name is derived from the Greek hero Achilles, who is said to have used it to heal wounds. Apart from its medicinal uses, achillea is also valued for its ornamental properties. It has feathery leaves and clusters of brightly colored flowers that bloom in summer and autumn. Synonyms for achillea include milfoil, thousand-leaf, soldier's woundwort, and nosebleed. Milfoil refers to its finely dissected leaves, while thousand-leaf is a nod to the numerous feathery leaflets. Soldier's woundwort and nosebleed are based on its traditional uses in treating battle wounds and nosebleeds, respectively.

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Usage examples for Achillea

achillea tormentosa, A.S. Solwherf.
"Early English Meals and Manners"
Various
Yarrow; Milfoil; Old Man's Pepper; Nosebleed achillea Millefolium Flower-heads-Grayish-white, rarely pinkish, in a hard, close, flat-topped, compound cluster.
"Wild Flowers Worth Knowing"
Neltje Blanchan et al
The name achillea has been bestowed thereupon because the Greek warrior, Achilles, is said to have disclosed its virtues which he had been taught by Chiron, the Centaur.
"Herbal Simples Approved for Modern Uses of Cure"
William Thomas Fernie

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