Interesting Facts about Yarrow and Carnation

Yarrow

Carnation

Yarrow

Carnation

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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

Mediterranean Region

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'.

Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years

Shrubs