Threadleaf Groundsel

October 24, 2023 00:04:35
Threadleaf Groundsel
Growing Native with Petey Mesquitey
Threadleaf Groundsel

Oct 24 2023 | 00:04:35

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Show Notes

Threadleaf groundsel (Senecio flaccidus var. flaccidus) is a pretty native shrub… grey foliage and yellow flowers! The green leaf variety, S. flaccidus var. monoensis, is quite pretty as well… green foliage and yellow flowers! We find that variety growing in the desert and low hills around Fort Bowie National Historic Site. I meant to mention in this ramble that old range plant books and even in some floras, it’s noted that this plant is quite poisonous to cattle or horses. This species of groundsel or ragwort (great name) is all over the range and you gotta wonder if the poisoning…

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