I love the complexity of Yarrow.
Composite flowers above dense, feathery stems.
Scattered across our open areas, it stands out easily amongst the field grasses, tall and straight.
And holds the very small, safely hidden.
From Wikipedia:
Yarrow has seen historical use as a medicine. The plant has a long history as a powerful 'healing herb' used topically for wounds, cuts and abrasions. The genus name Achillea is derived from mythical Greek character, Achilles, who reportedly carried it with his army to treat battle wounds.
Several cavity-nesting birds use yarrow to line their nests. Experiments conducted on the tree swallow, which does not use yarrow, suggest that adding yarrow to nests inhibits the growth of parasites.
Yarrow has seen historical use as a medicine. The plant has a long history as a powerful 'healing herb' used topically for wounds, cuts and abrasions. The genus name Achillea is derived from mythical Greek character, Achilles, who reportedly carried it with his army to treat battle wounds.
Several cavity-nesting birds use yarrow to line their nests. Experiments conducted on the tree swallow, which does not use yarrow, suggest that adding yarrow to nests inhibits the growth of parasites.
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29 comments:
Beautiful photos. Great informative post.
Gary
Bodge's Bulletin
Oh, I like yarrow too. It geows in my lawn, which I think is a good thing because my grass looks green all summer. LOL Yes, I have a LOT of yarrow in my lawn.
Such a wonderful combination--complex flowers and feathery fern-like leaves.
The genus named for Achilles? I am just reading about him--in the Odyssey--Achilles in the afterlife. When Odysseus visits the land of the dead, he meets Achilles who regrets being dead, wishing he were a slave rather than dead.
Great close-ups.
Love the little hopper.
Terrific Y.
I didn't think of this one.
Good job.
I say Yes to Y.
Come visit our "Y's",
Troy and Martha
Yarrow is a favourite of mine also. Very nice.
Ann at
varying seasons
What a beautiful flower! We haven't got this flower in Holland. Good choice for Y.
Excellent post Nina. I'm interested in healing so this post interested me greatly thanks a lot. Kev
Those flowers look so delicate and beautiful. Very nice Y post.
Beautiful photos. Good Y post.
I never knew that about yarrow's healing powers! Thanks for the great educational post today.
Your post reminded me of a beautiful herb garden I once had. Yarrow was in its element at the back, growing tall, but it has a tendency to take over doesn't it.The bees loved the flowers, and I often had yarrow flowers as part of an arrangement in a little vase on the kitchen table.Thanks for sparking those memories.
You are so lucky to have the Hummingbird nest so close to your home - it must be wonderful to watch
I'm envious ...
Absolutely stunning... so pretty!
Mountain Retreat Photos
These are so pretty and so well captured.
Beautiful photos and great information about Yarrow...
Lovely and informative post. Great choice.
Interesting post and wonderful photos.
In answer to your question...
No polarizer. I was happy to find that the improved color chip and sensor filter in the D200, gives more saturated colors. I haven't used a polarizing filter since I bought the D200.
Thanks for the visit,
Troy
Haven't had a chance to blog much lately -- really enjoyed the pictures! The colors are so vibrant.
Next time I have a boo boo, I'm gonna go roll in some yarrow!
Beautiful photos.
Thank you for your description of yarrow. I had never heard about this plant before.
Bear
I had heard of it before, but now I have some useful information!
Once again I learned a new word
Thanks
Beautiful flower, beautiful leaves, beautiful photos!!
Why did I think yarrow flowers were yellow? What a nice little flowery head.
Yes, there's a lot to this little plant, from herbal remedies to Greek mythology!
Delia--I think you thought yarrow were yellow because some are! Other colors, too. I'm not sure exactly which variety these are, maybe Achillea millefolium var. millefolium? (common yarrow)
Great Y and great colour.
pop and see my Y.
nice y
ah! a plant we have in commen...and I so agree with you about it's looks... those leaves are just as beautiful if not moreso than the flowerhead.
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