species 78,466 observations
Common Groundsel
Senecio vulgaris
Field notes
Senecio vulgaris, often known by the common names groundsel and old-man-in-the-spring, is a flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is an annual herb, native to the Palaearctic and widely naturalised as a ruderal species in suitable disturbed habitats worldwide.
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native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Ruby Tiger Moth, Setaceous Hebrew Character, Gem Moth, Dark-barred Twin-spot Carpet
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Leafcurl Plum Aphid, Mallard, Common Raven, Eurasian Jackdaw
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Orange-legged Furrow Bee, Coastal Green Hairstreak, Margined Calligrapher, Common Flower Fly
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Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Full sun
- Habit
- Erect
From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.