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Interesting Facts about Carnation and Yarrow


Interesting Facts about Yarrow and Carnation


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Origin
Mediterranean Region   
Asia, Europe, North America, Northern Hemisphere   

Interesting Facts of
  • After adding food colors to water white carnation changes its color in 24 hours.
  • Greatest producer of Carnations is Colombia.
  • Latin name of Carnations is Dianthus which means 'flower of the gods'.
  
  • Achillea millefolium is the scientific name of Yarrow flower. To treat battle wounds of soldiers Achilles used yarrow, and thus the plant is named after him.
  • Yarrow is also called as 'Poor man's pepper' as it has bitter and pungent taste.
  

Lifespan
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years   
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years   

Habit
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Carnation and Yarrow History

You must be fascinated by the interesting facts about Carnation and Yarrow.

Interesting facts about Carnation and Yarrow also include the information about their history and origin. Carnation and Yarrow history is one of the important aspects of their interesting facts.Carnation is originated in Mediterranean Region whereas traces of Yarrow were first found near Asia, Europe, North America, Northern Hemisphere.

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