Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
serrata
ID:
60852

Status:
valid

Authors:
Retz.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1781

Citation Micro:
Observ. Bot. 2: 25 (1781)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000060181

Common Names

  • Serrated Yarrow
  • Achillea Serrata
  • Serrated Milfoil

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Synonyms

  • Achillea decolorans Schrad. ex Willd. [unknown]
  • Achillea decolorans Schrad. [unknown]
  • Achillea anglica G.Don [unknown]
  • Achillea serratifolia Salisb. [unknown]
  • Ptarmica serrata DC. [unknown]

Description

Achillea serrata (also called Saw-toothed Yarrow, among many other common names) is a perennial herb of the family Asteraceae. It grows up to 1 m tall and has pinkish-purple flower heads. It is native to Europe and Asia, and is found in open grasslands, disturbed areas, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Achillea serrata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Achillea serrata has small, yellow flowers with a fluffy seed head. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are short with thin, grass-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Achillea serrata is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny location. To propagate by division, carefully dig up the plant and divide the roots into several sections. Replant the divisions in a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny location.

Where to Find Achillea serrata

Achillea serrata is native to the mountains of Central and Southern Europe.

Achillea serrata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Achillea serrata?

Achillea serrata

What is the common name of Achillea serrata?

Serrate Yarrow

What is the natural habitat of Achillea serrata?

It is found in dry, open woods, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

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,