Achillea fragrantissima

Achillea fragrantissima

Achillea fragrantissima is a desert shrublet from the Middle East deserts. it can grow up to 1m tall, but usually it is about 50 cm tall. it has erect stems and simple ovate leaves. the leaves are covered with small glands that contain essential oils. the entire plant is covered with dense hairs that gives it a white look. it blooms in small yellow inflorescences that contain only disc florets.
Achillea fragrantissima  Achillea fragrantissima,Fall,Geotagged,Jordan

Distribution

deserts in the Middle East
Achillea fragrantissima  Achillea fragrantissima,Geotagged,Israel,Summer

Uses

Achillea fragrantissima is a traditional medicinal plant, used against joint pains, to reduce fever, to lower blood pressure, and alleviate stomach aches.

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Taxonomy
KingdomPlantae
DivisionAngiosperms
ClassEudicots
OrderAsterales
FamilyAsteraceae
GenusAchillea
SpeciesAchillea fragrantissima
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Israel
Jordan