2011-11-07 13:54
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Scientific Name:
Serratula tinctoria
A member of the daisy family, similar to thistle but without spines. It gets its name from the shape of the leaves.
How to identify:
Medium height plant, purple-flowered, with finely saw-toothed leaves.
Where to find it:
England and Wales, particularly in the southwest.
How people can help:
Saw-wort is a component of old unimproved hay meadows, fast declining through agricultural improvement, diffuse pollution and fragmentation. By being a member of your local Wildlife Trust you can help us protect our existing nature reserves, purchase new sites and advise landowners on how to sympathetically manage their hay meadows.
Statistics:
Can grow to one metre tall, although usually shorter.
Did you know?:
The leaves were historically used for creating a yellow dye.
Seasons:
Summer
Autumn
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