Inula britannica, commonly known as British yellowhead, is a perennial herb that is native to damp meadows, marshes, and the banks of streams and rivers across Europe and Asia. It has also become naturalized in parts of North America. This plant typically grows up to 30 inches tall and features lance-shaped leaves with toothed margins. The yellow ray and disc florets are arranged in a capitulum, blooming from late summer to early autumn and are moderately showy, attracting pollinators such as bees and butterflies.

British yellowhead is valued for its medicinal properties and is used in traditional Chinese herbalism to treat respiratory issues and digestive problems. Its chemical constituents, which include sesquiterpene lactones and flavonoids, have demonstrated anticancer, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and hepatoprotective effects. In cultivation, it prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. It is often grown in herb gardens, naturalistic plantings, and as a part of wetland restoration projects. However, gardeners should be aware of its potential to spread aggressively, especially in areas with suitable wet habitats.CC BY-SA 4.0