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plowman’s spikenard

plow·man's spike·nard


noun 
Definition:
 
yellow-flowered plant: a plant with yellow flowers and purple bracts. Native to: Europe.  Latin name Inula conyza.

[< the idea that spikenard could heal wounds incurred in working outdoors]
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