Had to stop and smell the yarrow this morning
Stopped and picked a little Yarrow this morning . I always try to keep a little dried Yarrow in my first aid kit. It works great to help stop a bleeding cut. Also a great tea for colds and lung congestion . 
Yarrow is pretty easy to identify with its white little flowers and fern leaf. There is also domesticated Yarrow in various colors. But the eucalyptus like smell is the best way to make sure you have the right plant. The scientific name is Achellia Millefoleum and it has been used for millennia for food, medicine and magic by cultures all over the world.
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Cool! I want to continue learning how to identify wild plants. I believe I have seen that here in Dallas, TX, or else something very similar. I have never tasted yarrow tea and I really didn't know about its medicinal benefits, so thanks for sharing that information. I'll have to keep my eyes peeled, and next time I'll check for the eucalyptus-like scent!
Yes it does grow in Texas. It is also known as nose and bleed devils nettle to some and I believe in the south west it has a Spanish nick name too.
I keep a supply of dried yarrow around for medicine making too. It's really a phenomenal plant, isn't it?
Yes it is . I recently cut my finger it was bleeding pretty good and when I went to my first aid kit in my pickup I realized I was out. I have used it for cuts in the past and it is amazing how it stops the bleeding when applied . Anyway restocking my supply
I like the young yarrow leaves in salads! It gets bitter with cooking, though. So it's better in salads or with fruit! It's a great little plant!
I will have to give that a try. Thank you!
If you do, I'd really like to know how you like what you make! :D
It looks like you got a good harvest! Will you dry your yarrow?
Yes I hang the bundle upside down to dry. then I will strip the leave and flowers storing them in a glass jar. I also put a small bag in each first aid kit.
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