Serratula tinctoria L.
Serratula tinctoria
Serratula tinctoria, commonly known as dyer's plumeless saw-wort or saw-wort is a perennial herb with wiry, branched, erect grooved stems growing up to 80 cm tall. The leaves are long, hairless with finely bristle-toothed edges and vary in shape from undivided lanceolate to deeply pinnatifid. The flowerheads are thistle-like, reddish-purple and arranged in loose leafy inflorescences. The plant typically has a simple, feathery yellowish pappus.
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Asterales
Asteraceae
Serratula
The plant contains compounds that produce a yellow dye, which was historically used for staining until the 19th century.
The leaves of Serratula tinctoria are a source of yellow dye. Historically, it was used as a herbal preparation to mend ruptures and wounds.
June to August
Spring or Fall
20 – 80 cm tall.
Reddish-purple
Moist soils with full sun to partial shade, found in grasslands, mires, open woodland, and scrub.
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