Interesting Facts about Yarrow and Aster

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Aster

Yarrow

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Interesting Facts

Asia, Europe, North America, Northern Hemisphere

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.

Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years

Herbs

Eurasia

The name Aster comes from Greek word Aster which means 'Star'.
The flower looks like a single flower, but it is actually a cluster of about 300 small yellow disk flowers surrounded by colorful petals.

Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years

Shrubs