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Flaigg, Norman G.
Senecio flaccidus var. douglasii
Senecio flaccidus Less. var. douglasii (DC.) B.L. Turner & T.M. Barkley
Douglas's Ragwort, Douglas Ragwort, Shrubby Senecio
Asteraceae (Aster Family)
Synonym(s): Senecio douglasii, Senecio douglasii var. tularensis
USDA Symbol: SEFLD
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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.
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Size Notes: Up to about 4 feet tall.
Fruit: Fruit is a cypsela (pl. cypselae). Though technically incorrect, the fruit is often referred to as an achene.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: YellowBloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov
Bloom Notes: May flower year-round in optimal conditions.
Distribution
USA: CANative Distribution: Throughout most of CA
Native Habitat: Washes; wooded or shrubby slopes; valley grasslands
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: SunSoil Description: Sandy or rocky soils.
Propagation
Description: Sow seed.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 on display at the following locations:Santa Barbara Botanic Garden - Santa Barbara, CA
Web Reference
Webref 38 - Flora of North America (2019) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.Additional resources
USDA: Find Senecio flaccidus var. douglasii in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Senecio flaccidus var. douglasii in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Senecio flaccidus var. douglasii
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-01-13Research By: TWC Staff