Yarrow, Angel Flower

Where does Yarrow grow?

Found in: Africa, Alaska, Albania, Argentina, Asia, Australia, Austria, Balkans, Bolivia, Bosnia, Botswana, Brazil, Britain, Bulgaria, Canada, Caucasus, Central Asia, Chile, China, Croatia, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Estonia, Europe, Falklands, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Greenland, Hawaii, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Kazakhstan, Korea, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Mediterranean, Mexico, Mongolia, Netherlands, New Zealand, North America, Norway, Pacific, Pakistan, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Scandinavia, SE Asia, Serbia, Slovenia, South America, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tasmania, Turkey, Ukraine, Uruguay, United States, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, West Indies

Notes: This one is used in medicine. It contains inulin that produces fructose and therefore doesn't boost blood glucose. There are about 85-100 Achillea species. They are temperate in Europe and Asia.

Status: It is sold in local markets. Foraged plants are provided to restaurants in Sweden.

Growing Yarrow, Angel Flower

Cultivation: It can be grown by dividing the rootstock. It is grown from seed. Seed germinate in 1-3 months. Seedlings can be transplanted. Plants can be grown from cuttings.

Edible Uses: The leaves are eaten in small quantities to make a cool somewhat bitter addition to salads. The fine leaves stripped off the stems are also boiled well then eaten. (It has a reputation as a herb in medicine). The dried leaves are also used for tea. They are also used as a hops substitute. The young leaves are cooked as a vegetable. They are also used for pickles. The flowers are used in herbal teas and lemonade. They are also fried in butter and sprinkled with sugar or orange juice. Caution: It should probably not be eaten in significant quantities nor for extended periods of time as it can cause rashes.

Nutrition Info

Yarrow, Angel Flower Photos

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