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Yarrow

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Yarrow
A likeness, affixed

8 June 2024

Achillea millefolium

98% certain

Family
Asteraceae
Origin
The temperate northern hemisphere
Bloom season
Summer
Colors
white, pink, yellow
Habitat
Meadows, roadsides, and dry borders
Symbolism
Healing, and a war that has ended

A flat plate of tiny daisy florets above feathery, aromatic leaves, a plant of paths and battlefield edges.

Care. Plant in full sun and poor soil; rich ground makes it floppy.

A note. Achilles is in the name because the plant was used to treat wounds, or so the old story goes.

Or perhaps

  • Marigold — 2%
  • Yesterday-today-tomorrow — 2%

Notes on the photograph

Copied from the marks left by the camera.

Captured
Jun 8, 2024, 2:06 PM
Camera
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
Lens
iPhone 14 Pro Max back triple camera 6.86mm f/1.78
Focal length
6.9mm
Aperture
f/1.8
Shutter
1/2882s
ISO
80
Dimensions
4032 × 3024

Where it was found

The place is taken from the photograph's own memory, if any.

40.7334° N, 74.0104° W

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