Difference between revisions of "Yarrow"
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== Chunks of information == | == Chunks of information == | ||
* Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) is a useful plant. In the past it was used on battle fields to treat nasty wounds. Wikipedia: The genus name Achillea is derived from mythical Greek character, Achilles, who reportedly carried it with his army to treat battle wounds. Yarrow has also been used as a food, and was very popular as a vegetable in the seventeenth century. The younger leaves are said to be a pleasant leaf vegetable when cooked as spinach, or in a soup. Yarrow is sweet with a slight bitter taste. The leaves can also be dried and used as a herb in cooking. | * Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) is a useful plant. In the past it was used on battle fields to treat nasty wounds. Wikipedia: The genus name Achillea is derived from mythical Greek character, Achilles, who reportedly carried it with his army to treat battle wounds. Yarrow has also been used as a food, and was very popular as a vegetable in the seventeenth century. The younger leaves are said to be a pleasant leaf vegetable when cooked as spinach, or in a soup. Yarrow is sweet with a slight bitter taste. The leaves can also be dried and used as a herb in cooking. | ||
* Makes a good tea to head off colds, and fevers too-from the flowers | * Makes a good tea to head off colds, and fevers too-from the flowers | ||
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| + | == Gallery == | ||
| + | <gallery caption="" widths="170px" heights="120px" perrow="4"> | ||
| + | File:Yarrow plant 2010.JPG | ||
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| + | == See also == | ||
| + | * [[Gardening courses]] | ||
| + | * [[Knowledge base:Gardening]] | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yarrow Yarrow or Achillea millefolium] Wikipedia | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yarrow Yarrow or Achillea millefolium] Wikipedia | ||
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Revision as of 06:50, 3 January 2012
Chunks of information
- Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) is a useful plant. In the past it was used on battle fields to treat nasty wounds. Wikipedia: The genus name Achillea is derived from mythical Greek character, Achilles, who reportedly carried it with his army to treat battle wounds. Yarrow has also been used as a food, and was very popular as a vegetable in the seventeenth century. The younger leaves are said to be a pleasant leaf vegetable when cooked as spinach, or in a soup. Yarrow is sweet with a slight bitter taste. The leaves can also be dried and used as a herb in cooking.
- Makes a good tea to head off colds, and fevers too-from the flowers
Gallery
See also
External links
- Yarrow or Achillea millefolium Wikipedia
