Senecio vulgaris, often known by the common names groundsel [3]: 764 and old-man-in-the-spring, [4] is a flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is an annual herb, native to the Palaearctic and widely naturalised as a ruderal species in suitable disturbed habitats worldwide.

2024年10月30日 · Common groundsel, Senecio vulgaris, is a prevalent winter annual weed (although also considered a summer annual since it can germinate in spring summer, or fall). It is found in nurseries, landscape beds, and roadsides.

Common groundsel is a weed found in crops, gardens, and nurseries. It reproduces quickly from seed and spreads by wind. Common groundsel can have multiple generations per year. It is toxic to livestock and humans. It contains alkaloids that …

groundsel, (genus Senecio), large genus of about 1,200 species of flowering plants in the aster family (Asteraceae) distributed throughout the world. Some species are cultivated as border plants or houseplants, and many species contain alkaloids that are poisonous to grazing animals.

Common groundsel, Senecio vulgaris, is an annual weed in the daisy family (Asteraceae) native to Europe, North Africa and temperate Asia. It probably arrived in North America mixed with grain European settlers brought with them.

Common groundsel is most common in cool, moist conditions and can be found growing in ornamental and vegetable gardens as well as in forage and row crops. It is also found in disturbed locations such as roadsides, waste sites and cracks in pavement or sidewalks.

2024年6月22日 · Common groundsel is designated as a Class ‘C’ noxious weed in WASHINGTON. Management may be required by law in your county. Consult your local Noxious Weed Control Board for more information. Common groundsel grows on moist, rich soils in gardens, croplands, and waste areas. It is widespread throughout the Pacific Northwest.

Other common names: common groundsel, staggerwort, stinking Willie, groundsel, grimsel, simson, bird-seed, ragwort, chickenweed, common ragwort, garden groundsel, grand mouron, old-man-in-the-spring. Family: aster family, Asteraceae. Habit: Erect, branched, summer, or occasionally winter annual herb.

2025年1月10日 · Senecio vulgaris, often known by the common names groundsel and old-man-in-the-spring, is a flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is an annual herb, native to the Palaearctic and widely naturalised as a ruderal species in suitable disturbed habitats worldwide.

2023年4月5日 · Common groundsel is a plant you might consider giving a pass to if it shows up in your garden. Despite its ragged appearance and weedy reputation, it has one positive feature if you own a pet bird! Keep reading to learn about this invasive, scratchy, but slightly useful weed and how to deal with it.