Achillea sp.
Yarrow, Yarrow
Family: Asteraceae · Type: Perennial · Variable; species dependent
Achillea sp. (Yarrow) is a non-native California perennial in the Asteraceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Eriophyllum: Eriophyllum leaves are woolly-gray and much less finely divided than yarrow's delicate, lacy foliage.; vs Daucus: Daucus has large umbrella-like flower clusters (umbels) with spokes radiating from one point, not the flat composite flower heads of yarrow.; vs Asparagus: Asparagus has needle-like foliage in spray-like arrangements and lacks flower heads entirely - produces bell-shaped flowers instead.; vs Tanacetum: Tanacetum flower clusters are dome-shaped or button-like, not flat-topped like yarrow's landing-pad arrangement.; vs Pseudognaphalium: Pseudognaphalium has simple, undivided leaves with white-woolly undersides, not yarrow's finely dissected leaves.
Frequently asked questions
Is Achillea sp. native to California?
No. Achillea sp. is not native to California (recorded as variable; species dependent).
What plant family does Achillea sp. belong to?
Achillea sp. is in the Asteraceae family, genus Achillea.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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