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Synonym
Senecio palludosus
fen ragwort
Other common names
marsh groundselbird's tongue
Synonyms
Senecio paludosusSenecio palludosus
Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Genus
Jacobaea
- Genus description
A genus of around 35 species of native, flowering biennial or perennial herbaceous plants, previously grouped as Senecio and more commonly known as Ragwort. Stems are upright, foliage pinnate and lobed and clusters of flowers bright yellow and daisy-like in appearance. Although primarily known as being toxic to horses and cattle, it is also a valuable food source for pollinators
- Name status
Correct
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