What does "common yarrow" mean?

Achillea millefolium, a flowering plant widespread in the temperate Northern Hemisphere, formerly and sometimes used to stanch the flow of blood.

What is a synonym for "common yarrow"?

Common synonyms include: achillea.

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Achillea millefolium, a flowering plant widespread in the temperate Northern Hemisphere, formerly and sometimes used to stanch the flow of blood. uncountable