Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
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Taxon
Achillea ptarmica
Common name:
Wilde bertram, Nieswortel, Nieskruid, Yarrow, European pellitory, Fair maid of France, Goose tongue, Sneezeweed, Sneezewort, White tansy, Wild pellitory
Family:
Asteraceae (Aster)
Distribution:
Europe
IUCN Red list:
Not evaluated
Comments:
Leaves can be eaten raw or cooked. It yields an essential oil that is used in herbal medicine.The leaves are used as an insect repellent.
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Plants and people - crops, medicinal, etc.
(Plants and people)
• Accession: 2014-145/1 • Provenance: Horticultural
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Individual