i.d. is this of the carrot family

seamusagleann · #1 (**permalink**) 28-08-2007, 04:19 PM

took a photo of this plant today cant find it in any books i have help please.
http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/ga...7/DSCF1082.JPG

ceterach · #2 (**permalink**) 28-08-2007, 04:40 PM

Hi

No this is a composite (Asteraceae), Yarrow or Milfoil, Achillea millefolium. If you look carefully each little "flower" is made up of a number of separate florets.

All the best

seamusagleann · #3 (**permalink**) 28-08-2007, 04:58 PM

thanks for that !the fern like leaves threw me out ...cheers

mrs fish · #4 (**permalink**) 28-08-2007, 07:03 PM

I like yarrow, the victorians use to have yarrow lawns, it doesn't need so much water to keep green.

aeshna5 · #5 (**permalink**) 29-08-2007, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by mrs fish

I like yarrow, the victorians use to have yarrow lawns, it doesn't need so much water to keep green.

Yes, they do look good as a lawn- staying green as all the grass around goes brown! And a tactile treat too- so lovely + soft to stroke.

It was used as a staunching plant for wounds + was used by Achilles as such in the Trojan Wars, hence the genus name of Achillea. Apparently known as "herbe au charpentier" in France as it was used by carpenters when they cut themselves with chisels, etc!