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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