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Genus = Achillea,

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Achillea millefolium   (common yarrow, milfoil)  
(= Achillea millefolium in Flora of the Pacific Northwest)
Aromatic perennial from a rhizome, 1-10 dm. tall.
Distribution: Both sides of the Cascades in Washington, from the coast to the alpine; circumboreal; widespread throughout North America.
Habitat: Common in open, dry to somewhat moist areas from low to high elevations; tolerant of disturbance.

Achillea ptarmica   (sneezeweed, pearl yarrow)  
(taxon is not treated in Flora of the Pacific Northwest)
Non-aromatic perennial, 3-10 dm. tall, short-hairy throughout.
Distribution: Introduced in Washington to Montana, and northeastern United States
Habitat: Occasionally escaped from cultivation



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