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Family: Asteraceae   Aster Family

Genus: Achillea   Yarrow, Milfoil
Genus of 80 to 100 species of north temperate zone origin, generally having finely dissected foliage and flat corymbs of white, yellow, or pink flower heads.

Scientific Name: Achillea millefolium var. occidentalis DC.
Common Name(s): Western Yarrow
Growth Type: perennial
Species Description:


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Caption: Illustration depicting this plants tight, white, flowering corymbs and finely divided, alternate leaves.

ID: Hrb-ACHLA-001
Source: 35mm slide (illustration)
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Keyword(s): flowering, inflorescense, leaf, mature