Yellow Cross

About

Common Names

Yellow Cross / Furrio Iohent (Waejir)

Classification

Flower

Description

Yellow cross is so named for a small yellow 4 lobed stamen which rises above the broad disc of florets.

Ecology

Rarity

Common

Distribution

Life Cycle

Uses

Cultivation

Culinary

Medicinal

The plant is a mixed blessing, as the leaves are considered poisonous, causing nausea and bleeding ulceration of the stomach. The roots can be prepared as an anti-tussive and styptic balm for infections of the lungs and skin.

Other

History

Cultural

Religious