Saw-wort
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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 is an introduced plant in a small area of the northeastern United States, where it is called the Dyer's plumeless saw-wort.[3]
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Flowers of Serratula tinctoria
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Leaf of Serratula tinctoria
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Uses
Serratula tinctoria is the source of a yellow dye.[2] As a herbal preparation, the plant is thought to mend ruptures and wounds.[4]
References
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- ↑ Wild Flowers of Britain and Ireland by Rae Spencer-Jones and Sarah Cuttle,page 202,published 2005, ISBN 1 85626 503 X
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