Senecio: Country Or Region Of Origin
USA, NC, and worldwide
Plant Profile: Senecio
Taxonomy: SenecioNames
Golden Ragwort, Groundsel, Ragwort, Senecio
Phonetic Spelling:sen-ess-ee-o
Genus:Senecio
Species:
Family:Asteraceae
Senecio belongs to the daisy family and encompasses a variety of plants known as ragworts and groundsels. This genus comprises more than 1,000 species of flowering plants, which range from annuals and perennials to shrubs, trees, and vines. Among the most sought-after varieties for indoor cultivation are blue chalksticks and string of pearls.
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#problem for cats
#problem for dogs
#problem for horses
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Senecio Feature Summary
Attributes
USA, NC, and worldwide
Some plants used by the larvae of some Lepidoptera species as host plants
Flowers
The flowers are yellow (rarely white or purple) in a head resembling a small sunflower
Purple/Lavender
White
Gold/Yellow
Radial
Leaves
The leaves alternate, often lobed or divided. Some are succulent and of various shapes and colors.
Green
Gray/Silver
Blue
Alternate
Entire
Lobed
Whole Plant Traits
Poisonous
Stem
Landscape
Container
Problem for Cats
Problem for Dogs
Problem for Horses
Senecio Image Gallery
Senecio Attributes
Senecio: Wildlife Value
Some plants used by the larvae of some Lepidoptera species as host plants
Senecio Flowers
Senecio: Flower Description
The flowers are yellow (rarely white or purple) in a head resembling a small sunflower
Senecio: Flower Color
Gold/Yellow
Purple/Lavender
White
Senecio: Flower Inflorescence
Catkin
Corymb
Cyme
Head
Insignificant
Panicle
Raceme
Solitary
Spadix
Spike
Umbel
Senecio: Flower Shape
Bell
Cross
Crown
Cup
Dome
Funnel
Irregular
Lipped
Radial
Saucer
Star
Trumpet
Tubular
Urn
Wheel
Senecio Leaves
Senecio: Leaf Description
The leaves alternate, often lobed or divided. Some are succulent and of various shapes and colors.
Senecio: Leaf Color
Blue
Gray/Silver
Green
Senecio: Leaf Arrangement
Alternate
Opposite
Other/more complex
Rosulate
Whorled
Senecio: Leaf Margin
Crenate
Crenulate
Dentate
Denticulate
Doubly Crenate
Doubly Dentate
Doubly Serrate
Entire
Lobed
Serrate
Sinuate
Undulate
Senecio: Hairs Present
No
Yes
Senecio Whole Plant Traits
Senecio: Plant Type
Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower
Senecio Stem
Senecio: Stem Is Aromatic
No
Yes
Senecio Landscape
Senecio: Landscape Location
Coastal
Container
Hanging Baskets
Houseplants
Lawn
Meadow
Naturalized Area
Near Septic
Patio
Pond
Pool/Hardscape
Recreational Play Area
Riparian
Rock Wall
Slope/Bank
Small Space
Vertical Spaces
Walkways
Woodland
Senecio: Problems
Allelopathic
Contact Dermatitis
Frequent Disease Problems
Frequent Insect Problems
Invasive Species
Malodorous
Messy
Poisonous to Humans
Problem for Cats
Problem for Children
Problem for Dogs
Problem for Horses
Short-lived
Spines/Thorns
Weak Wood
Weedy
