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Sweet-nancy

Achillea ageratum

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Found across Europe (8 countries) and North America (United States).

🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Plants)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Asterales (Daisies & Sunflowers)
Family
Asteraceae (Daisy Family)
Genus
Achillea
Species
Achillea ageratum (Sweet-nancy)

Names in Other Languages

German Leberbalsam-Schafgarbe

Similar Species in Achillea

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Bloodwort
Achillea millefolium
Least Concern
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bristly yarrow
Achillea setacea
Not Evaluated
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Chinese yarrow
Achillea alpina
Not Evaluated
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Fernleaf yarrow
Achillea filipendulina
Not Evaluated
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Ligurian Yarrow
Achillea ligustica
Not Evaluated
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Noble yarrow
Achillea nobilis
Not Evaluated
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Sneezeweed
Achillea ptarmica
Least Concern
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Tall Yarrow
Achillea distans
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Sweet-nancy?
The scientific name of Sweet-nancy is Achillea ageratum. It belongs to the genus Achillea.
Where does Sweet-nancy live?
Sweet-nancy is found in Found across Europe (8 countries) and North America (United States).. Countries include Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Netherlands, Portugal, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States.
What family does Sweet-nancy belong to?
Sweet-nancy (Achillea ageratum) belongs to the genus Achillea, which is part of the taxonomic family Asteraceae.
What kingdom does Sweet-nancy belong to?
Sweet-nancy (Achillea ageratum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Sweet-nancy?
The closest relatives of Sweet-nancy in the genus Achillea include Bloodwort, bristly yarrow, Chinese yarrow, Fernleaf yarrow, Ligurian Yarrow.

Native Range — 9 Countries

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Genus Achillea — 11 Species

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Bloodwort
Achillea millefolium
LC 🐾
bristly yarrow
Achillea setacea
NE 🐾
Chinese yarrow
Achillea alpina
NE 🐾
Fernleaf yarrow
Achillea filipendulina
NE 🐾
Ligurian Yarrow
Achillea ligustica
NE 🐾
Noble yarrow
Achillea nobilis
NE 🐾
Sneezeweed
Achillea ptarmica
LC
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Sweet-nancy
Achillea ageratum
NE
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Tall Yarrow
Achillea distans
NE 🐾
Yarrow
Achillea crithmifolia
NE 🐾
yellow milfoil
Achillea tomentosa
NE
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