Achillea cretica | |
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Flowers | |
Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Asterales |
Family: | Asteraceae |
Genus: | Achillea |
Species: | A. cretica
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Binomial name | |
Achillea cretica | |
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Achillea cretica, Cretan yarrow, is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae, native to Greece, the East Aegean Islands, Crete, Turkey, and Cyprus.[1] It is typically found in calcareous rocky areas such as cliffs, gorges, scree fields, and even ancient ruins, and is somewhat tolerant of salty conditions.[2][3][4][5]