Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness

Presented in Association with the
Western New Mexico University Department of Natural Sciences

Senecio vulgaris Linnaeus
(Common Groundsel)

Family: Asteraceae

Status: Exotic

Synonyms:
None in Allred

Senecio vulgaris is an uncommon, possibly overlooked, exotic herb in our area. It has discoid heads, black tipped calyculi, and lobed leaves. It is a weedy annual found in disturbed sites.

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Senecio vulgaris, photo Andrew Tree, Grant County, Silver City, College Avenue, November 12, 2023




Senecio vulgaris, habit, photo Andrew Tree, Grant County, Silver City, College Avenue, November 12, 2023




Senecio vulgaris, closeup of inflorescences, photo Andrew Tree, Grant County, Silver City, College Avenue, November 12, 2023




Senecio vulgaris, closeup of leaf, photo Andrew Tree, Grant County, Silver City, College Avenue, November 12, 2023



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