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- 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
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- Yarrow or Achillea millefolium Wikipedia
