Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
obscura
ID:
64074

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nees

Source:
gcc

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Index Seminum (BONN, Bonnensi) (1831) 1

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000063403

Common Names

  • Achillea obscura
  • Obscure Yarrow
  • Obscura Achillea

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Synonyms

  • Achillea lereschei Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Achillea aspleniifolia Leresch ex Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Ptarmica lereschii Nyman [unknown]
  • Achillea adulterina Leresch ex Heimerl [unknown]

Description

Achillea obscura (also called Obscure Yarrow, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial that grows up to 0.6 m in height. It is native to Europe and is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands. It has grey-green foliage and white or pink flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Achillea obscura is a perennial herb that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Achillea obscura has small, yellow flower heads that are made up of many tiny flowers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Achillea obscura is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.

Where to Find Achillea obscura

Achillea obscura can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Achillea obscura FAQ

What is the scientific name of Achillea obscura?

Achillea obscura

What is the family of Achillea obscura?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Achillea obscura?

Obscure Yarrow

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,