Golden ragwort
Classification:
Family: Asteraceae, aster family
Genus, species: Senecio aureus
Leaves:
Basal leaves are oval in shape with toothed edges. Upper leaves are narrower, pinnately lobed.
Flowers:
Daisy-like flowerheads are up to 1 inch wide.
Habitat:
Shade-tolerant, grows in forest understory.
More Information:
The genus name, Senecio, is from the Latin for "old man." The species name, aureus, is from the Latin for "golden."
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