History
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Interesting Facts of
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Flower Meaning
Astrological Flower
Birth Month Flower
Flower Availability
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
Africa, Asia, Australasia, Oceania
- The national flower of Pakistan is Gardenia and is named after a famous botanist, Dr Alexander Garden.
- It turns coffee colored brown if touched by water.
Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season