Tansyleaf millefoil, common yarrow
Speaking of cheering, which we were yesterday, and in fact every day, I am throwing this pink bundle of tansyleaf millefoil, or common yarrow for you to catch. Scattered through the roadsides and fields in mid summer, the tiny, tightly packed blooms are not the most flamboyant we’ve had on here. Despite their size they have lovely detail in each bloom, something we would probably overlook until they are shoved in our faces, as they are here. They are tall and leggy, with a tuft at the top of their three foot stems, and incredibly useful as a medicinal herb. I read: “Yarrow is an herb. The above ground parts are used to make medicine. Yarrow is used for fever, common cold, hay fever, absence of menstruation, dysentery, diarrhoea, loss of appetite, gastrointestinal (GI) tract discomfort, and to induce sweating. Some people chew the fresh leaves to relieve toothache”. So for today’s pink flower day we also have a flower that can help you to stay ‘in the pink’! I hope this post and flower put you on that path for today. Hugs to all. Flower a Day #493 View all posts on the Home page.
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It seems there isn’t much the humble yarrow plant can’t do, a multi-talented, multi-faceted entity. Add to that its innate loveliness and that it qualifes for both the PFD and WWAD categories, and you have an all-round winner. Thank you, Ellie, for being in the pink.
Thanks Janet! I love being part of such a winning team. As you say, what’s not to love here?
It is a lovely flower Ellie. I think I first discovered it last spring because of your posting. I was much more attentive as I walked. Thanks again for sharing. Hugs to you and Steve. Hope you have a great day.
That brought a smile to my face, Linda! I know you were attentive in your walks because of the number of flowers you told me about. So thank you again for the warm hug and good wishes, as well as the nice comment.