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Jacobaea aquatica
marsh ragwort
Other common names
oak-leaved ragwortwater ragwort
Synonyms
Senecio aquaticusSenecio pratensis Richt.
Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to the UK
- 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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