Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lemmonii
ID:
134785

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
gcc

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts xvii. (1882) 220.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000134114



Common Names

  • Lemmon's Ragwort
  • Mountain Ragwort
  • Lemmon's Groundsel


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Description

Senecio lemmonii (also called Lemmon's Groundsel, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has bright green leaves and yellow flowers. It typically grows in grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio lemmonii is a drought-tolerant plant that is often used as a groundcover or in rock gardens. It is also used in xeriscaping and can be used to attract pollinators to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio lemmonii has yellow, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio lemmonii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Senecio lemmonii

Senecio lemmonii is native to the western United States, primarily in California, Nevada, and Oregon.

Senecio lemmonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio lemmonii?

Senecio lemmonii

What is the common name of Senecio lemmonii?

Lemmon's Ragwort

What is the family of Senecio lemmonii?

Asteraceae

Species in the Senecio genus

Senecio niveoaureus, Senecio humifusus, Senecio barbarae, Senecio longicollaris, Senecio laricifolius, Senecio queenslandicus, Senecio fremontii, Senecio paucijugus, Senecio abruptus, Senecio productus, Senecio katangensis, Senecio pseudoformosus, Senecio formosissimus, Senecio rauranus, Senecio megaphylla, Senecio subdentatus, Senecio ruwenzoriensis, Senecio expansus, Senecio dolichocephalus, Senecio littoreus, Senecio diodon, Senecio usgorensis, Senecio glanduloso-lanosus, Senecio goldmanii, Senecio cedrorum, Senecio caloneotes, Senecio hansweberi, Senecio altoandinus, Senecio subauritus, Senecio gardneri, Senecio verbascifolius, Senecio tarokoensis, Senecio latiflorus, Senecio dilungensis, Senecio tenuicaulis, Senecio aridus, Senecio surinamensis, Senecio kotschyanus, Senecio pirottae, Senecio propinquus, Senecio murinus, Senecio maeviae, Senecio decipiens, Senecio papillosus, Senecio otuscensis, Senecio hewrensis, Senecio candidans, Senecio sheldonensis, Senecio telmateius, Senecio digitalifolius,

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-94912: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.