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Achillea millefolium L.
Common Yarrow
Milfoil
Florida native
In Florida this is a rare wildflower of open disturbed sites in scattered areas of the panhandle and north peninsula plus Volusia County. The range of this common and widespread plant includes much of the northern hemisphere.
The small white or pink flowers have 4-6 rays with three-toothed tips and are closely spaced in a flat cluster. Basal and alternate lance-shaped leaves 5-15cm (2 to 6 in.) long are finely divided creating a feathery appearance.
Achillea millefolium is a member of the Asteraceae - Aster family.
Atlas of Florida Vascular Plants (Institute for Systemic Botany) profile for this species
iNaturalist profile for this species
USDA Plant Profile for this species
Date record last modified: Feb 28, 2023
