Musk yarrow, Alpine yarrow
Achillea erba-rotta subsp. moschata

Family: Asteraceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It grows 5 m tall. There are prickles along the stem. The leaves are twice divided and there are 8-18 pairs of pinnae. There are up to 50 pairs of pinnules on each pinnae. The flowers are yellow. They are in large clusters at the ends of branches. The pods are flattened.

There are about 85-100 Achillea species. They are temperate in Europe and Asia.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant It needs a sunny position but can tolerate frost. It suits USDA hardiness zone 6.

Countries/locations it is found in

Alps, Austria, Europe, France, Italy, Mediterranean, Slovenia, Switzerland

How it is used for food

The leaves are used to flavour liqueurs. They are also used for teas.

Edible parts

Leaves - flavouring, spice

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Genipi, Genepi blanc, Iva, Zahodnoalpski rman

Synonyms

Achillea impunctata Vest; Achillea livea Scop.; Achillea moschata Jacq.;