Plant species

groundsel Senecio vulgaris

Asteraceae

Species information

Description

A herb with more or less dissected leaves and several yellow flower heads on branched stems. It grows in habitats such as ruderal habitats and arable land.

Plant traits

Growth form

annual forb

Life cycle

annual

Height

10–40 cm

Typical season

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Active growth

Flowering

Fruiting

Timing varies with site and year.

Habitat conditions

Habitat

ruderal habitats · arable land · gardens and parks

Light

full sun · partial shade

Moisture

mesic

Soil

indifferent

Substrate

indifferent

Pollination

self-pollination · insect pollination

Status

native

Interesting facts

Its flower heads often lack prominent ray florets and look like narrow green cylinders with yellow tips.

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