Common (vernacular) names applied to California vascular plants
compiled by Elizabeth Painter
up to date as of May 1, 2016
Common names (also referred to as vernacular names) are applied differently at different times and places by different users. This list is compiled from many sources and is intended to be as comprehensive as possible. It is not intended to indicate which common name is correct or preferred. Please send comments about this page to Elizabeth Painter (beth.painter.48@gmail.com).
Taxon | Achillea filipendulina |
group | Eudicots |
Family | Asteraceae |
Family common name(s) | composite; composita; comp; aster; asterwort; asterworts; sunflower; daisy; dandelion |
Genus common name(s) | achillea; yarrow |
Species common name(s) | fern-leaved achillea; fern-leaved yarrow; fern leaved yarrow; fern-leafed achillea; fern-leafed yarrow; fern leafed yarrow; fern-leaf achillea; fern-leaf yarrow; fern leaf yarrow; fernleaf yarrow; cloth-of-gold achillea; cloth of gold achillea; cloth-of-gold yarrow; cloth of gold yarrow; lazy yarrow; yawning yarrow |
| | Common name(s) generally applied to other taxa or multiple taxa | cloth-of-gold, cloth of gold are applied to taxa in multiple families |
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