Senecio vulgaris L.
Senecio vulgaris
Senecio vulgaris, commonly known as groundsel or old-man-in-the-spring, is an annual herb native to the Palaearctic region. It grows up to 16 inches (41 cm) tall and has inconspicuous yellow flowers. The leaves are pinnately lobed, sessile, and covered with fine hairs. The plant spreads by reseeding itself and is frost-resistant.
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Asterales
Asteraceae
Senecio
The plant contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids, such as senecionine and seneciphylline. These alkaloids are toxic to humans and livestock when ingested in large amounts, causing liver damage.
Senecio vulgaris has been used historically as a medicinal herb for its purgative and diuretic properties. However, due to its toxicity, it is not recommended for internal use. It also serves as a food source for some birds and insects.
Spring to Summer
Early Spring
Up to 16 inches (41 cm)
Yellow
Disturbed sites, waste places, roadsides, gardens, nurseries, orchards, vineyards, landscaped areas, and agricultural lands up to 1,600 feet (500 m) altitude.
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