yarrow

noun

yar·​row ˈyer-(ˌ)ō 

ˈya-(ˌ)rō

: a widely naturalized strong-scented Eurasian composite herb (Achillea millefolium) with finely dissected leaves and small usually white corymbose flowers

also : any of several congeneric plants

Examples of yarrow in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The green clover, purple lupine, and bone-white yarrow that grew along the roadside, Vigil explained, had been introduced by sheep farmers in the 19th century. —Michael Snyder, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2025

Yarrow Like catnip, yarrow has a long bloom time, but its stems can get floppy as the season progresses. —Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 June 2025

In spring, the area will be dotted with wild blooms of sticky monkey flower, canyon sunflower and golden yarrow. —Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2025

Pollination is critical so bring in bee-attracting plants which include anything in the daisy family, from sunflowers to yarrow to coreopsis to cosmos, as well as lavender, borage, Salvia species, and mints. —Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 5 June 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English yarowe, from Old English gearwe; akin to Old High German garwa yarrow

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for yarrow

• aro
• claro
• haro
• maro
• morrow
• sorrow
• amparo