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	Achillea -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Achillea is a genus of about 85 (Plants having seeds in a closed ovary) flowering plants, in the family (Plants with heads composed of many florets: aster; daisy; dandelion; goldenrod; marigold; lettuces; ragweed; sunflower; thistle; zinnia) Asteraceae, commonly referred to as yarrow.
		Achillea sudetica = synonym of Achillea millefolium alpestris
		Achillea tenuifolia = synonym of Achillea millefolium millefolium
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/a/ac/achillea.htm (261 words)

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		Achillea lanulosa has complex, highly dissected leaves that vary in shape and size along an altitudinal gradient which are result of both genetic divergence among populations and of acclimative responses to local environments.
		Chemo-typing by GC/MS of Tanacetum vulgare, Tagetes, Achillea, Borago, Lappula, Aquilegia, Limnanthes, Delphinium and Tropaeolum Hethelyi 1987
		Polyunsaturated alkamides from Achillea, Echinacea angustifolia, Anacyclus pyrethrum, and Aaronsohnia pubescens inhibit cyclooxygenase and 5-lipoxygenase in vitro Muller-Jakic 1994
	www.herbmed.org /viewherb.asp?varHerb_ID=13 (3249 words)

	Achillea millefolium
		Achillea millefolium can tolerate soil pH's of 4 to 8, and can also tolerate several different types of soil including sand and clay.
		Achillea millefolium is used for the common cold and fevers.
		The genus name Achillea, honors the Greek hero Achilles who is said to have used yarrow on the battlefield to stop the bleeding of his men's wounds.
	www.naz.edu:9000 /~grnhouse/Achillea_millefolium/achillea.html (930 words)

	Get Growing Gardening Tips -The Genus Achillea - Devonian Botanic Garden
		Achillea clypeolata is a mat-forming perennial native to the Balkans that has ovate to lance-shaped, grey-green leaves that have opposite pairs of lobes cut no deeper than halfway to the midrib (pinnatifid).
		Achillea eupatorium) or the ‘Fern-Leaf Yarrow’; that is native to the Caucasus.
		Achillea ptarmica or ‘Sneezewort’ is a strongly growing rhizomatous plant native to Europe and western Asia.
	www.devonian.ualberta.ca /getgro9.html (1476 words)

	Garden Hobbies : How to Grow Achillea
		Achillea, also called Yarrow, is a hardy perennial.
		The second way to start Achillea in your flowerbed, is to separate a group of plants that have been growing for a couple of years.
		Achillea are seldom bothered by insects or disease.
	www.gardenhobbies.com /flower/achillea.html (275 words)

	Achillea millefolium lanulosa Mountain Yarrow.
		Achillea lanulosa grows in snow fields into sunny, rocky out crops and down into the creeks from middle elevations to 8000 feet.
		Achillea millefolium lanulosa is great for a bird garden and a butterfly garden.
		Achillea millefolium lanulosa's foliage color is Green, and type is Evergreen.
	www.laspilitas.com /plants/15.htm (314 words)

	Achillea millefolium
		Achillea millefolium 'Summer Pastels' - a series that includes inflorescences with cream, lemon yellow, salmon, pink, red, mauve, orange, and white floral colors, to 2 feet tall.
		Achillea is named after Achilles, the great warrior of Greek mythology, who supposedly used this perennial for medicinal purposes.
		Achillea is a medium- to large sized, vigorous perennial that loves poor, dry soils, has an extended summer bloom period of long-stemmed inflorescences in a wide variety of colors, but is prone to lodging; these traits make it an excellent cut flower from plantings at the rear of the perennial bed or in naturalized situations.
	www.hcs.ohio-state.edu /hcs/TMI/Plantlist/ac_olium.html (941 words)

	Achillea--Milfoil, Yarrow
		Most achilleas have fernlike foliage and are good as cut flowers.
		Achillea filipendulina Grows 2 to 4 feet tall and the yellow flowers hold their color if cut and dried before they fade.
		Achillea millefolium Grows 1 to 2 feet tall with white or red flowers, depending on the variety grown.
	www.oldhouseweb.com /gardening/garden/01700032.shtml (207 words)

	King's American Dispensatory, 1898: Achillea (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Pliny states that the generic term, Achillea, was named from Achilles, a physician, who was one of the first to use a species of this plant as a vulnerary.
		Yarrow is sold by the native herbalists of India, like rosemary, where it is used as a bitter and in medicated vapor baths for fevers (Dymock).
		All preparations of achillea are rendered more pleasant to the taste by the addition of a few drops of oil of anise.
	www.ibiblio.org /herbmed/eclectic/kings/achillea.html (764 words)

	Essentially Hops Dyed Achillea (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The umbrella shaped achillea (or yarrow as it can be better known) is dipped in a natural moss green colour that mixes well with other drieds
		The umbrella shaped achillea (or yarrow as it can be better known) is dipped in a terracotta colour which lis extremely useful for autumnal displays
		The umbrella shaped achillea (or yarrow as it can be better known) is dipped in a deep blue. An usual colour for flowers but extremely useful for cool arrangements
	www.essentiallyhops.co.uk /acatalog/Dyed_Achillea.html (132 words)

	FindArticles search for "Achillea"
		Abstract Using GC and GC/MS, in the analysis of the essential oils of Achillea abrotanoides, A. clypeolata, A. depressa and A. stricta, 36, 30, 43 and...
		Abstract The composition of the essential oils from herbs of Achillea alexandri-regis, A. holosericea and A. lingulata was analyzed by GC and GC/MS.
		Chemical Analysis and Antifungal Activity of the Essential Oil of Achillea atrata L. Abstract The essential oil of Achillea atrata L. and its major component, 1,8-cineole, were evaluated for their antifungal activity by the mycelial growth...
	www.findarticles.com /p/search?tb=art&qt=Achillea (825 words)

	Plant Profile for Achillea millefolium (common yarrow) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Achillea millefolium L. View 440 genera in Asteraceae, 9 species in Achillea or click below on a thumbnail map or name for variety profiles.
		Achillea millefolium L. The related entity italicized and indented below is listed by the U. federal government or a state.
		Achillea millefolium L. This plant is introduced to the United States from another country or countries.
	plants.usda.gov /cgi_bin/plant_profile.cgi?symbol=ACMI2 (545 words)

	Gardener's Net Flowers : Achillea Perennial Flowers
		Achillea, also called Yarrow, are among the hardiest of perennials.
		Originating in Asia and Europe, Achillea are a common wildflower, that has become very popular in home gardens.
		Once your Achillea are established, they will grow well and bloom until frost.
	www.gardenersnet.com /flower/achillea.htm (237 words)

	Achillea (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Achillea often start as favourite perennials and end up on the rubbish heap.
		I ordered in three specimens from a mail order nursery - I wanted the instant effect of a larger clump, and if I wasn't satisfied I was determined to remove all three to one of my rubbish heaps.
		Achillea has the common name Yarrow, and many people consider it close to a weed.
	www.mooseyscountrygarden.com /perennial-plants/achillea.html (192 words)

	Plants Belonging to the Genus 'Achillea' (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Achillea is a large genus in the daisy family.
		According to Pliny the Elder, the name Achillea comes from the Greek physician Achilles who supposedly used them to heal its wounds.
		Yarrows are easy to grow, and need little care, except some grooming to remove spent flowers.
	www.desert-tropicals.com /Plants/Asteraceae/Achillea.html (90 words)

	Plant Profile for Achillea (yarrow) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Achillea L. See county distributions for the following states by clicking on them below or on the map.
		Achillea L. View 440 genera in Asteraceae or click below on a thumbnail map or name for species profiles.
		Achillea L. View taxonomic account from Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS) for ITIS Taxonomic Serial Number 35422.
	plants.usda.gov /cgi_bin/plant_profile.cgi?symbol=ACHIL (208 words)

	Achillea (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Achillea's flat clustered flowerheads contrast nicely with spike shaped flowers such as Digitalis, Lavandula, Salvia or Veronica.
		Achillea 'Moonshine' - 18-24" Sulphur yellow flowers all summer.
		Achillea millefolium 'Apple-Blossom' - 24" Lilac-pink flowers all summer.
	www.williams-nursery.com /achillea1.htm (169 words)

	Growing and plant care information for Yarrow plants, Achillea millefolium
		This perennial plant is a native to Europe and Asia.The 2"-6" clusters of tiny pink, white, or yellow flowers form form atop a 6"-4' spike.(depending on the individal species) The foliage is fern like.
		Achillea is drought resistant, and will grow in almost any soil.
		The plants bloom in June, but will bloom again in September if the dead clusters are removed.
	www.thegardenhelper.com /Achillea.htm (148 words)

	Yarrow Flower Herb / Achillea millefolium / Bloodwort / Milfoil
		Achillea millefolium, the scientific name for Yarrow, was derived from the Greek general Achilles.
		It was said that during the Trojan War Achilles used Yarrow to stop the bleeding of his soldier’s wounds.
		Yarrow (achillea millefolium) may be helpful for Nosebleeds, fevers, colds, sore throat, indigestion, heartburn, inflammation, menstruation, dysmenorrhoea, high blood pressure, muscle spasms, urinary tract infections, and minor injuries.
	www.herbalremedies.com /yarrow.html (1179 words)

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		Doses of 8.0, 10.0 or 12.0 mg/kg of Achillea millefolium reduced conflict behavior in female Wistar rats during late proestrus. Conversely, during diestrus, only the dose of 12.0 mg/kg of A. millefolium L. reduced conflict behavior.
		Analysis of essential oil constituents of Achillea collina J. Becker ex Reichenb. and A. millefolium showed that the main components of the monoterpene fraction of the oils were 1.8 cineol, camphor, and borneol. [Article in Romanian]
		Genus Achillea L. includes more than 100 species and is a polyploid complex of di-, tetra-, hexa- and octaploids, individuals.
	www.herbmed.org /Herbs/Herb13.htm (5382 words)

	Achillea Inca Gold at Digging Dog Nursery \|
		Achillea Inca Gold at Digging Dog Nursery
		Legend has it that Achilles used this plant to heal his soldiers’ wounds after battle.
		If you'd like to receive the printed version of our current (2005) catalog in the mail, you may order it for $4 for addresses within the USA, or $10 for addresses outside the USA.
	www.diggingdog.com /pages2/plantpages.php/P-0501 (204 words)

	Ion Exchange - Achillea millifolia - Common Yarrow
		Ion Exchange - Achillea millifolia - Common Yarrow
		Achillea after Achilles of Greek mythology who is said to have used it medicinally and millifolia meaning "thousand-leaved".
		Very common to fields, pastures, disturbed areas, roadsides, previously disturbed prairies and open sites throughout the Tallgrass biome.
	www.ionxchange.com /species_pages/a/achillea_millifolia.html (499 words)

	botany.com/achillea
		Their centers are off white and they are also good for drying.
		In fact, the flowers of almost every variety of Achillea can be dried.
		Other Achilleas will be mentioned below in the varieties section.
	www.botany.com /achillea.htm (370 words)

	Floridata: Achillea millefolium
		This beautiful yarrow, a member of the Achillea 'Summer Pastels Series', has flowers that are creamy white upon opening and age to a soft golden-rosy pink.
		There are hundreds of cultivars that have been created by crossing and backcrossing among a dozen or so species of Achillea.
		Linnaeus, the father of botanical nomenclature, coined the generic name Achillea, in honor of Achilles, the Greek hero of the Trojan War in Homer's Iliad, who used yarrow to treat his soldiers' war wounds.
	www.floridata.com /ref/A/achi_mil.cfm (1119 words)

	Species: Achillea millefolium
		The scientific name of western yarrow is Achillea millefolium L. (Asteraceae) [26,36,44,73].
		Native forms are mostly tetraploid, with narrow leaf-segments disposed in various planes so that the leaf is 3-dimensional [33].
		Bourdot, G. W.; Field, R. J.; White, J. Growth analysis of Achillea millefolium L. (yarrow) in the presence and ansence of a competitor--Hordeum vulgare L. (barley).
	www.fs.fed.us /database/feis/plants/forb/achmil/all.html (3593 words)

	Achillea (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Achillea ptarmica, Bilder ur Nordens Flora (in Swedish) [RUNEBERG]
		Achillea millefolium, Bilder ur Nordens Flora (in Swedish) [RUNEBERG]
		Keep in mind that the taxononic information is copied from various sources, and may include many inaccuracies.
	www.funet.com /pub/sci/bio/life/plants/magnoliophyta/magnoliophytina/magnoliopsida/asteraceae/achillea (459 words)

	Thursday's Plant -- Achillea (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Achillea millefolium 'Colorado' is a vigorous growing, long-flowering yarrow that can be used as a fresh and/or dried cut flower and as a bedding plant.
		This variety was introduced by Jelitto Perennial Seeds in 1993 and has been grown successfully in trials throughout the United States and Europe.
		Full sun plant that thrives in less than ideal growing conditions.
	www.greenbeam.com /features/plant053199.stm (471 words)

	Perennials at Digging Dog \| Achillea \| Aconitum \| Alchemilla \| Anemone
		Never fading to murky grays, the bold display opens from soft yellow buds supported by strong, branching stems and a green base.
		In clear creamy lemon hues, the large flattened umbels are lifted on short and sturdy leafy stems above a lacelike delicacy of green foliage.
		Later to bloom and not as tall as most of our other Achillea offerings, this softly colored AGM winner is an exemplary choice for smaller gardens, given border frontage and Aster ‘Lutetia’ as a companion.
	www.diggingdog.com /pages2/perennials.php (3647 words)

	Yarrow - Achillea millefolium (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The Highlanders still make an ointment from it, which they apply to wounds, and Milfoil tea is held in much repute in the Orkneys for dispelling melancholy.
		Gerard tells us it is the same plant with which Achilles stanched the bleeding wounds of his soldiers, hence the name of the genus, Achillea.
		Others say that it was discovered by a certain Achilles, Chiron's disciple.
	www.geocities.com /nutriflip/Naturopathy/Yarrow.html (702 words)

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