Achillea Collection

Yarrow, Achillea millefolium
5855780 Yarrow, Achillea millefolium; (add.info.: Yarrow, Achillea millefolium. Chromolithograph from Carl Lindman's "Bilder ur Nordens Flora" (Pictures of Northern Flora), Stockholm

Yarrow, Achillea millefolium
5855154 Yarrow, Achillea millefolium; (add.info.: Yarrow, Achillea millefolium. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine de Jussieu's "Dictionary of Natural Science,")

Sneezewort, Achillea ptarmica
5855781 Sneezewort, Achillea ptarmica; (add.info.: Sneezewort, Achillea ptarmica. Chromolithograph from Carl Lindman's "Bilder ur Nordens Flora" (Pictures of Northern Flora), Stockholm

Yarrow or milfoil, Achillea millefolium. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimens Medicinal Plants, London, 1880

White flowered yarrow or milfoil, Achillea millefolium
5856620 White flowered yarrow or milfoil, Achillea millefolium by Sowerby, James (1757-1822); (add.info.: White flowered yarrow or milfoil, Achillea millefolium)

Close-up of the flowering yarrow, Achillea

Common yarrow or milfoil, Achillea millefolium. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a drawing by James Sowerby for James Smiths English Botany, 1800

Milfoil and Marshallia species
Pink-flowered milfoil, Achillea milfolium, golden yarrow, Achillea tomentosa, Clavenas silvery-leaved milfoil, Achillea clavenae, and tufted marshallia, Marshallia caespitosa

Yarrow, Achillea millefolium, and Myriophyllum aquaticum. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Yarrow, Achillea millefolium. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by Walther Muller from Hermann Adolph Koehlers Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler, Germany, 1887

Sneezewort yarrow, Achillea ptarmica. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman, Hurst

Cowslip and pellitory
Cowslip varieties, Primula veris 1-6, and pellitory, Achillea ptarmica 7-8. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after Mario Cammerari from Professor Filippo Arenas La natura e cultura dei fiori

Curtis British Entomology Plate 52
Coleoptera: Onthophagus taurus (Bull-headed Dung-beetle) [Plant: Achillea ptarmica (Sneeze-wort Yarrow)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 19
Coleoptera: Rhipiphorus paradoxus = Metoecus paradoxus (Wasps? Nest Beetle) [Plant: Achillea millefolium (Common Yarrow)] Date: 1824-39

Achillea
LLM457248 Achillea by Hulme, Frederick Edward (1841-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Achillea. Illustration for Familiar Garden Flowers (Cassell, c 1890).); © Look and Learn

Achillea plant, X-ray

Achillea Millefolium
Yarrow Date: early 20th century

Yarrow, Achillea, Achillea Coronation Gold
Yarrow, Achillea Coronation Gold, Yellow coloured fllower growing outdoor.-

Yarrow, Achillea, dead flowerrheads covered in snow against a dappled blue background
45 Yarrow, Achillea cultivar dead flowerrheads covered in snow against a dappled blue background

Pollen sketch by Francis Bauer
Francis Bauers pollen watercolour sketch from the Natural History Museums Botany Library. Page 63, showing Centaurea, Clarkia, Achilia, Bignonia and other pollen

Achillea Millefolium
COMMON YARROW

Yarrow, Achillea millefolium.. Yarrow, Achillea millefolium. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine de Jussieus Dictionary of Natural Science, Florence, Italy, 1837

Colourful flower bed

Summer meadow, Cornflower -Centaurea cyanus-, Yarrow -Achillea-, Mallow -Malva-, Yellow Daisies -Leucanthemum-, Poppy -Papaver rhoeas-

Flowers on the roadside, Golden Marguerite or Yellow Chamomile -Anthemis tinctoria-, White Yarrow -Achillea millefolium-, blue Chicory -Cichorium intybus-, Allgaeu, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Picture No. 10755088
A cultivated yarrow Walter Funkel with Nepeta x fassenii in garden border (Achillea millefolium) Date:

Picture No. 10893127
Sneezewort (Achillea ptarmica) Date:

Picture No. 10899462
Dwarf Milfoil / Dwarf Yarrow - in flower (Achillea nana) Date:

Flowering yarrow plant, Achillea millefolium, in a grass meadow

Wildflower bank in garden with self-heal, clover, yarrow, hawkbits, grasses and other plants to attract insects and other invertebrate wildlife, Devon, England, July

Flowering catsear, white clove, yarrow, self-heal and plantain with grasses in an area of garden allowed to grow wild to encourage invertebrates

Spoonwing Lacewing (Nemoptera sinuata) adult, feeding on achillea flowers, Bulgaria, June

Spoonwing Lacewing (Nemoptera sinuata) three adults, feeding on achillea flowers, Bulgaria, June

Sneezewort - Achillea ptarmica (Ptarmice) by Leonhart Fuchs from De historia stirpium commentarii insignes
Herbal, 16th century. Leonhart Fuchs (1501-1566), De historia stirpium commentarii insignes (Notable Commentaries on the History of Plants), 1542. Plate: Sneezewort - Achillea ptarmica (Ptarmice)

Mason Wasp (Ancistrocerus parietinus) adult female, feeding on Yarrow (Achillea sp. ) flower, Powys, Wales, august
Mason Wasp (Ancistrocerus parietinus) adult female, feeding on Yarrow (Achillea sp.) flower, Powys, Wales, august

Knautia macedonica and Achillea sp
Widow flower (Knautia macedonica, large, lower left) and yarrow (Achillea sp. small pink) flowers. Photographed in Dorset, UK, in July

Yarrow (Achillea Terracotta )
Yarrow flowers (Achillea Terracotta )

Yarrow (Achillea Moonshine )
Yarrow flowers (Achillea Moonshine )

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"Achillea: The Versatile and Beautiful Herbaceous Plant" Achillea, scientifically known as Achillea millefolium, is a fascinating herbaceous plant that goes by various names such as Yarrow or milfoil. This resilient perennial can be found in different parts of the world and has captured the attention of botanists and nature enthusiasts alike. One of the most common varieties is the White flowered yarrow or milfoil, which showcases delicate white blooms that add an ethereal touch to any garden. A close-up of its flowering yarrow reveals intricate details that make it truly captivating. Considered a Common yarrow or milfoil, Achillea millefolium also forms beautiful combinations with other plants like Milfoil and Marshallia species. Its ability to coexist with diverse flora is remarkable. Yarrow, specifically Achillea millefolium, even thrives alongside aquatic plants like Myriophyllum aquaticum. This unique partnership creates a stunning contrast between land and water elements in gardens or natural landscapes. Another variation worth mentioning is Sneezewort yarrow (Achillea ptarmica), which boasts charming clusters of flowers resembling tiny snowballs. It adds a whimsical touch to any floral arrangement or garden bed. In Curtis British Entomology Plate 52 and Curtis British Entomology Plate 19, we see how these vibrant flowers attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies. Their role in supporting biodiversity cannot be understated. Furthermore, Achillea's versatility extends beyond aesthetics; it has been used for centuries in traditional medicine due to its medicinal properties. Cowslip and pellitory are just some herbs often combined with this remarkable plant for their healing benefits. Whether you appreciate Achilllea for its visual appeal, ecological importance, or therapeutic qualities - there's no denying its significance in both natural ecosystems and human culture.