Agrimony, or agrimony in English, is a perennial plant whose herbal properties have been known since ancient times. Called by some "St. William's herb," "Greek bone weed," or "Northern tea," this species, belonging to the genus Agrimonia and the large Rosaceae family, grows in Europe and Asia. It is found at the edges of forests, in wastelands, or along the edges of paths and trails, where it thrives easily, reaching up to 40 to 80 cm in height.
Agrimony is a plant that flowers in summer (June to September), during which time it is harvested. Composed of hairy, reddish stems, it is recognizable by its serrated leaves, on which small yellow flowers formed of five petals clustered in spikes develop. Preferring solitary spaces to the proximity of its congeners, it particularly appreciates sunny, dry environments. Its stems move during the day to follow the movement of the sun, sometimes giving the impression of seeking the company of walkers.
