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Imports and prices.—This plant is cultivated in Germany, from which 
country it is imported to a limited extent. The price per pound 
ranges from 8 to 10 cents. 
YARROW. 
Achillea millefolium L. 
Other common names.— 
Milfoil, thousand leaf, thou- 
sand-leaved clover, green 
arrow, gordoloba, nose- 
bleed, bloodwort, carpen- 
ter’s grass, sanguinary, sol- 
diers’ woundwort, old man’s 
pepper. (Fig. 24.) 
Range and habitat.—This 
herb isa common weed from 
the New England States to 
Missouri and in scattered 
localities in other parts 
of the country, occurring 
along roadsides, in old fields, 
pastures, and meadows. 
Description.— Yarrow is a 
perennial belonging to the 
aster family (Asteracee). 
It is about 10 to 20 inches 
in height, its numerous 
dark-green feathery leaves 
divided into very fine 
crowded parts. The flowers 
are produced in abundance 
from June to September. a 
These are small, white - 
(sometimes rose-colored), 
and are crowded in dense Fig. 23.—Blessed thistle (Cnicus benedictus L.). 
flat-topped heads. 
The odor of yarrow is strong and aromatic, very similar to that of 
chamomile, and the taste is sharp and bitter. When this plant is eaten - 
by cows its bitter taste and strong odor are imparted to dairy products. 
Parts used.—The entire plant is collected when in flower, and is 
carefully dried. The coarser stems should be rejected. The Plant 
loses nearly four-fifths of its weight in drying. 
Yarrow is a stimulant tonic, acts upon the bladder, and checks _ 
excessive discharges. 
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