Where does the yarrow grow? Species, description and photos of plants

On the beneficial properties of the yarrow, there are whole legends. Indeed, this plant has a lot of useful properties. It has been known since ancient times, but has not lost its relevance for medical and cosmetic purposes. There are also many medicines based on yarrow. The article will discuss what the plant is, for which it is used, where the yarrow grows and much more.

General characteristics of the plant

So, let's start a story about what a yarrow is. This is a fairly extensive genus of plants, which appeared in ancient times. He refers to the Astro family. Sometimes you can hear another name - Complex colors. The genus is divided into countless species, there are about 100 of them in all.

I wonder how the plant itself looks like? Yarrow is a perennial herb, sometimes even semi-shrubs, which have a rhizome. The plant has a straight stem, but sometimes there are specimens from which it is slightly curved. The leaves of the yarrow have a dentate shape. Inflorescences are small baskets, which together form a large inflorescence.

Many people are also interested in this question: where does the yarrow grow? It is known that most species grow in Eurasia, some of them were first noticed in North America. This plant, as already mentioned, has long been used for medicinal purposes.

origin of name

It is interesting that since the earliest times the yarrow has been surrounded by a lot of stories and legends. It is believed that Achilles - a famous ancient Greek hero, used this plant to treat the heavy wounds of his soldiers. Perhaps, that is why yarrow has the name Achillea. In the people he also had many different names, for example, "yarrow knights", "consumptive grass" and many others. Thus, it becomes clear that it was used to treat not only wounds, but also many other ailments.

There is one more interesting fact. In most cases, the ancient Romans planted near the military settlements exactly yarrow. After major battles, they were treated with wounds. It was also often possible to meet this plant near workshops of artisans and workers. In the event of injuries, people first applied a bandage from the leaves to a sore spot. Thus, it was always possible to understand that in the place where the yarrow grows, it appeared absolutely not by chance.

Species of the plant

Yarrow includes many species. Each of them has features and has its own characteristic properties.

For example, a species such as yarrow naked is well known. It is rare and occurs only in strictly defined places. In natural conditions it can be seen only in the reserve called "Stone Graves". It is also grown in several botanical gardens. In nature, it grows on granite rocks. You can meet as a single plant, and a whole group, scattered on the slopes.

Perhaps the most common form is the common yarrow. Actually, this becomes clear from its name. It is a type species of the whole family. Unlike the previous yarrow we examined, this species is very common. It grows mainly in the territories of Europe and Asia. In Russia, almost in all regions, there is such a yarrow. Photos of this variety of plants can be seen in our article (below).

What other species can be found?

So, we listed several species, but completely forgot to mention one of them. This yarrow is noble. Undoubtedly, it is of particular interest for many reasons. Now you should talk about it in more detail. He, just like the yarrow, has a huge number of medicinal properties. Yarrow blossom almost all summer, from June to August. It can be found practically throughout the whole territory of Russia.

We did not consider another interesting species of this plant - yarrow. It is also a perennial, its flowering time is from July to September. Most often occurs in the European part of our country, sometimes in Siberia and the Far East.

Thus, we examined the main types of such a wonderful plant, as a yarrow. Photos of many of them can be found in various medical sources, encyclopedias and other materials. And now it's time to get more acquainted with the places where you can see this plant.

Where the Yarrow grows: a detailed excursion

Of course, one can not answer this question unequivocally, because each species has its own area. Let's try to tell about each species separately. For example, yarrow leaves prefer rather raw places. It grows most often in swamps, near water bodies, and also on their shores. It is interesting that this can be both fresh and water with brackish water.

Yarrow usually prefers several other places. It is common in forests and steppes. Also found in the forest-steppe zone. Often this plant can be seen along the roads, at the forest edges, among shrubs, along the banks of water bodies, in ravines, meadow steppes, on the outskirts of fields and in many other places. It also occurs in populated areas.

As for the yarrow of the noble, he prefers such places as steppe slopes, roads.

Where is the yarrow used?

As already mentioned, the plant has long been used for medicinal purposes. It is known that it has a positive effect in fighting inflammation, and also kills various bacteria. Also has an antispasmodic effect. Sometimes yarrow is recommended for the treatment of burns. This plant is often included in the composition of different charges, which increase appetite and promote normal functioning of the gastrointestinal tract. In addition, yarrow is also used in gatherings that help with neuroses, angina and other diseases. It is also part of sedatives. For these purposes, special collections are made, which include yarrow leaves along with nettle, plantain and other plants. Often it is added to hair masks and various cosmetics.

Thus, we have become acquainted with the useful properties of this plant. Now it becomes clear how important it is and how wide its scope is.