Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lygodes
ID:
70279

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hiern

Source:
gcc

Year:

Citation Micro:
Cat. Afr. Pl. i. 599.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000069608



Common Names

  • Senecio Lygodes
  • Silver Ragwort
  • Hoary Ragwort


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Description

Senecio lygodes (also called Woolly Groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual plant with yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is native to Europe, Asia and North America and is found in dry grasslands, meadows and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio lygodes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Senecio lygodes are yellow and daisy-like. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio lygodes is a perennial plant that is best propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is tolerant of a wide range of soil pH. It is hardy in USDA hardiness zones 4-8.

Where to Find Senecio lygodes

Senecio lygodes is native to South America and can be found in Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay.

Senecio lygodes FAQ

What is the common name of Senecio lygodes?

Lamb's lettuce

What is the scientific name of Senecio lygodes?

Senecio lygodes

What is the natural habitat of Senecio lygodes?

It is native to Europe, North Africa, and Asia

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,