Saw-wort

Serratula tinctoria, commonly known as dyer's plumeless saw-wort[1] or saw-wort, is a species in the genus Serratula. It is a native of Europe and a thistle like flower head. It grows in moist soil, full sun to part shade,[2] and grows up to one metre tall.

This article is about Serratula tinctoria. For other plants known as saw-wort, see Saussurea.

Serratula tinctoria
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Plantae
(unranked):
Angiosperms
(unranked):
Eudicots
(unranked):
Asterids
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Asteraceae
Tribe:
Cynareae
Genus:
Serratula
Species:
S. tinctoria
Binomial name
Serratula tinctoria

This is an introduced plant in a small area of the northeastern United States, where it is called the Dyer's plumeless saw-wort.[1]

Flowers of Serratula tinctoria
Leaf of Serratula tinctoria
Serratula tinctoria – MHNT

Uses

Serratula tinctoria is the source of a yellow dye.[2] As a herbal preparation, the plant is thought to mend ruptures and wounds.[3]

References
  1. "Serratula tinctoria". Natural Resources Conservation Service PLANTS Database. USDA. Retrieved 10 November 2015.
  2. "Serratula tinctoria". Plants For A Future.
  3. "Wild Flowers of Britain and Ireland" by Rae Spencer-Jones and Sarah Cuttle, 2005, p. 202, ISBN 1 85626 503 X

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