This plant is also native to the Americas and has since cross-pollinated and interbred with the European variety brought over during colonial times. Has been called many names in the past, including woundwort or knight's milfoil because of its blood clotting properties. Dried stalks are also historically used in the I-ching divination method.

 

Photo taken June 15, 2004.

 

Photo taken July 6, 2004.