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

Serratula tinctoria
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Asterids
Order:	Asterales
Family:	Asteraceae
Genus:	Serratula
Species:	S. tinctoria
Binomial name
Serratula tinctoria L.

This is an introduced plant in a small area of the northeastern United States[1]

Uses

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

References

External links

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