Status:
valid
Authors:
Albov
Source:
gcc
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Colchic. : 133 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000014927
Common Names
- Achillea
- Grey Yarrow
- Grey-Leaved Yarrow
Description
Achillea griseo-virens (also called grey-green yarrow, among many other common names) is a perennial herb in the Asteraceae family. It is native to Europe and grows in grasslands, meadows, and pastures. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Achillea griseo-virens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, headaches, and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Achillea griseo-virens is a white, daisy-like flower with yellow center. Its seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and thin with a single stem and two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Achillea griseo-virens is a perennial herb that is native to Europe and Asia. It is usually propagated by seed, but can also be propagated by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and should be watered regularly. It is also tolerant of drought and can tolerate some shade.
Where to Find Achillea griseo-virens
Achillea griseo-virens can be found in the mountains of Central and Southern Europe, from the Pyrenees to the Balkans, at altitudes of 1,500-2,500 m.
Achillea griseo-virens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Achillea griseo-virens?
Achillea griseo-virens
What is the common name of Achillea griseo-virens?
Grey-green yarrow
What is the natural habitat of Achillea griseo-virens?
It is native to Europe and North Africa.
Species in the Achillea genus
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,
Achillea stojanoffii,
Achillea setacea,
Achillea graja,
Achillea wagneri,
Achillea schneideri,
Achillea schmakovii,
Achillea phrygia,
Achillea claudio-politana,
Achillea griseo-virens,
Achillea gypsicola,
Achillea umbellata,
Achillea cretica,
Achillea ruscinonensis,
Achillea reichardtiana,
Achillea formosa,
Achillea chrysocoma,
Achillea milliana,
Achillea kerneri,
Achillea jaborneggi,
Achillea rupestris,
Achillea spinulifolia,
Achillea ketenoglui,
Achillea thracica,
Achillea barthiana,
Achillea sipikorensis,
Achillea subtaurica,
Achillea occulta,
Achillea chamaemelifolia,
Achillea valesiaca,
Achillea pachycephala,
Achillea vandasii,
Achillea ageratum,
Achillea getica,
Achillea santolinoides,
Achillea maura,
Achillea acuminata,
Achillea oligocephala,
Achillea kotschyi,
Achillea pseudodorata,
Achillea baldaccii,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,