Saw-Wort

Serratula tinctoria

''Serratula tinctoria'', commonly known as dyer's plumeless saw-wort 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, and grows up to one metre tall.
Saw-wort A distinctive plant of the small nature reserve known for its orchids and helleborines Cumbria,Saw-wort,Serratula tinctoria,Waitby Greenriggs

Distribution

This is an introduced plant in a small area of the northeastern United States, where it is called the Dyer's plumeless saw-wort.
Saw-wort A pretty distinctive plant with thistle-like flowers Cumbria,Saw-wort,Serratula tinctoria,Waitby Greenriggs

Uses

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

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Taxonomy
KingdomPlantae
DivisionAngiosperms
ClassEudicots
OrderAsterales
FamilyAsteraceae
GenusSerratula
SpeciesS. tinctoria
Photographed in
Belgium
Bulgaria
United Kingdom