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Weyand, Phyllis
Senecio pseudoarnica Less.
Seabeach senecio, Seaside ragwort
Asteraceae (Aster Family)
USDA Symbol: SEPS
USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.
A stout, white-woolly stem, to 2 ft. tall, is lined with large, luxuriant foliage. The fleshy, oval leaves are green above & fuzzy white below. Terminal flower heads are few; each having yellow ligules surrounding a broad, yellow central disk.
The height of this plant is affected by its habitat.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: YellowBloom Time: Jul , Aug , Sep
Distribution
USA: AK , MECanada: BC , NB , NL , NS , PE , QC
Native Distribution: Coastal AK to Vancouver I.; also Maritime Provinces
Native Habitat: Sandy or gravelly seashores & upper beaches
USDA Native Status: L48(N), AK(N), CAN(N), SPM(N)
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: SunSoil Description: Sandy, alkaline soils.
Conditions Comments: Height depends on habitat.
Propagation
Description: Increase by division, stem or root cuttings, or seed.Seed Collection: Not Available
Seed Treatment: Not Available
Commercially Avail: yes
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USDA: Find Senecio pseudoarnica in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Senecio pseudoarnica in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Senecio pseudoarnica
Metadata
Record Modified: 2007-01-01Research By: TWC Staff
