Achillea /ækɪˈliːə/[4] is a group of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae, known colloquially as yarrows. They were described as a genus by Linnaeus in 1753.[5][6] The genus was named after the Greek mythological character Achilles. According to legend, Achilles’ soldiers used yarrow to treat their wounds,[7] hence some of its common names such as allheal and bloodwort.
The genus is native primarily to Europe, temperate areas of Asia, and North America.[8][9] The common name “yarrow” is usually applied to Achillea millefolium,[10] but may also be used for other species within the genus.
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