With its tiny white or pink flowers grouped in flat clusters, yarrow has a distinct look and subtle aroma. While it is commonly used in herbal teas, its young leaves can also be incorporated in cooking — particularly in salads, soups, or savory fillings, used in small amounts due to their slightly bitter, herbal flavor. In some rural traditions, yarrow was added to homemade bread doughs alongside other wild herbs. An interesting fact: Roman soldiers were said to carry the plant in their kits, which is why it's sometimes called "soldier’s herb". Its scent resembles chamomile or fennel, and it’s also popular in dried flower arrangements for its shape and fragrance.