yarrow

¹ American  

[yar-oh] / ˈyær oʊ /

noun

1. a composite plant, Achillea millefolium, of Eurasia, having fernlike leaves and flat-topped clusters of whitish flowers, naturalized in North America.

2. any of various other plants of the genus Achillea, some having yellow flowers.

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Yarrow ² American  

[yar-oh] / ˈyær oʊ /

noun

1. a river in SE Scotland, flowing into the Tweed. 14 miles (23 km) long.

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yarrow British  

/ ˈjærəʊ /

noun

1. Also called: milfoil.  any of several plants of the genus Achillea, esp A. millefolium, of Eurasia, having finely dissected leaves and flat clusters of white flower heads: family Asteraceae (composites) See also sneezewort

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Etymology

Origin of yarrow

before 900; Middle English yar ( o ) we, Old English gearwe; cognate with German Garbe sheaf

Example Sentences

Certain species such as cow parsley, yarrow and knapweed are in fact spreading, and he welcomes an influx of non-native plants and "garden escapes", such as snowdrop and buddleia.

From BBC

It also offers a variety of seeds for black, white, purple, Cleveland and hummingbird sages, as well as apricot mallow, showy penstemon, yarrow, California poppies, caterpillar phacelia and more.

From Los Angeles Times

In spring, the area will be dotted with wild blooms of sticky monkey flower, canyon sunflower and golden yarrow.

From Los Angeles Times

Research has shown that certain plants such as yarrow, mugwort and sunflowers can draw heavy metals and other contaminants from the soil in a process known as phytoremediation.

From Los Angeles Times

“It is thrilling to hike through the preserve with over 150 native plants and animals. Birds and other pollinators flock to salvia, buckwheat and yarrow. The dramatic silver-leafed Dudleya were blooming gloriously.”

From Los Angeles Times