Achillea millefolium

Yarrow

Yarrow
aka Milfoil, Achillea borealis. The common name is an old Scottish name after the parish of Yarrow. There are two varieties in the Park, var. alpicola which reaches 1′ (30 cm) and var. occidentalis which can grow to over 3′. Flower-heads are flat or round-topped clusters of small white or pinkish ray flowers. Leaves are fern-like. Usually found on dryish, well-drained sites, rocky slopes between 5,000′ to 7,000′ elevation.

Family:

Asteraceae - SUNFLOWER FAMILY, ASTER FAMILY (Compositae)

Genus:

Achillea after Achilles of Greek mythology, the vulnerable heel

Species:

millefolium means 'with many flowers'
Photo location: Mt. Fremont, Burroughs Loop trail and off trail south of Slide Mtn.