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Senecio flaccidus var. douglasii (Douglas' ragwort)
Flaigg, Norman G.

Senecio flaccidus var. douglasii (DC.) B.L. Turner & T.M. Barkl.

Douglas' ragwort, Shrubby senecio

Asteraceae (Aster Family)

Synonyms: Senecio douglasii

USDA Symbol: sefld

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

Shrubby senecio is a much-branched, half woody plant. The narrow, green branches create a rush-like effect to 2 ft. high. The foliage is whitish, and the numerous yellow, radiate flowers top the leafy stems.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Fruit:
Size Class: 1-3 ft.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Yellow
Bloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct

Distribution

USA: CA
Native Distribution: Throughout most of CA
Native Habitat: Washes; wooded or shrubby slopes; valley grasslands
USDA Native Status: L48(N)

Growing Conditions

Light Requirement: Sun
Soil Description: Sandy or rocky soils.
Conditions Comments: Not Available

Propagation

Description: Sow seed.
Seed Collection: Not Available
Seed Treatment: No treatment is necessary.
Commercially Avail: yes

From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is either on display or available from the following:

Santa Barbara Botanic Garden - Santa Barbara, CA

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Senecio flaccidus var. douglasii in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Senecio flaccidus var. douglasii in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Senecio flaccidus var. douglasii

Metadata

Record Modified: 2007-01-01
Research By: TWC Staff

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