Achillea

Achillea is a genus of flowering plants, in the Asteraceae family, commonly called 'yarrow'. These plants typically have frilly leaves and large flat clusters of flowers. A number of species are popular garden plants.

Well-known members of the genus include:

• A. ageratifolia (also known as A. serbica), greek yarrow
• A. clavennae, silvery yarrow
• A. filipendula, fernleaf yarrow
• A. millefolium, common yarrow
• A. ptarmica
• A. tomentosa, wolly yarrow

The genus was likely named for the greek mythological character Achilles.