Species
Achillea ptarmica
Etymology
Achillea: Named after Achilles, who used plants of the genus to treat the wounds of his soldiers at the siege of Troy.
Common Name(s)
sneezewort
Authority
Achillea ptarmica L.
Family
Asteraceae
Flora Category
Vascular - Exotic
Structural Class
Dicotyledonous Herbs - Composites
Flower Colours
White
Year Naturalised
1958
Origin
Europe to C. Russia
This page last updated on 11 Jun 2010