| Scientific name | Inula helenium |
| Appearance | Tall perennial plant, with large fuzzy leaves and yellow flowers resembling small suns |
| Smell | Aromatic, balsamic, with a mild camphoraceous note |
| Color | Bright yellow for the flowers, light brown for the dried root |
| Used parts | Root (fresh or dried) |
| Origins | Europe, Western Asia |
| Toxicity level | Mild (considered safe at usual doses, but irritating at high doses or for people allergic to Asteraceae) |
