Heath Groundsel
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Heath Groundsel
Senecio sylvaticus
Heath Groundsel is a cheerful little plant with bright yellow flowers. It often grows in grassy areas and can be seen blooming in the spring and summer.
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
The Heath Groundsel is an upright annual herb with an often reddish stem and narrow, deeply lobed leaves. It has clusters of small, bright yellow, daisy-like flower heads, often lacking obvious ray florets, making them appear more like tiny pom-poms compared to typical daisies.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderAsteralesFamilyAsteraceaeGenusSenecio
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
2/5 · Low
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Interesting facts
Each plant can produce thousands of tiny seeds, all ready to float away on the breeze!
It's a distant cousin to sunflowers and daisies, even if its flowers look a bit different!
Its scientific name means 'old man' because its fluffy seeds resemble white hair!
This tough plant is often one of the first to grow in places where soil has been disturbed!
Special abilities
Ability
Wind Traveler
Heath Groundsel has fluffy parachute seeds that can fly far on the wind, helping it spread its offspring to new sunny spots.
Ability
Quick Colonizer
Heath Groundsel can sprout and grow super fast in disturbed soils, helping it quickly claim new homes where other plants struggle.
Ability
Natural Repellent
Heath Groundsel contains special chemicals that make it taste bitter or harmful to many animals, helping it avoid being eaten.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 20-60 cm
- Spread
- 10-30 cm
- Flower Size
- 0.5-1 cm
- Bloom Season
- Summer, Fall
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- Mild
- Lifecycle
- Annual
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
collects nectar and pollen
pollinates
Buff-tailed Bumblebee
Bombus terrestris
visits flowers for nectar
eaten by
Black-headed Conch
Cochylis atricapitana
larvae feed on seeds
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Spring Blooming
Spring blooming plants produce their flowers during the spring season, often signifying the end of winter and the start of new growth.
Summer Blooming
Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished.
Edible
Edible plants are those parts of a plant that are considered safe for human consumption.
Grassland
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Rapid Growing
Rapid growing plants exhibit accelerated growth rates, quickly increasing in size and biomass within a short period.
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Safety
Danger
2/5 · Low
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Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Heath Groundsel?
20-60 cm
How wide does Heath Groundsel spread?
10-30 cm
How big are the flowers on Heath Groundsel?
0.5-1 cm
When does Heath Groundsel bloom?
Summer, Fall
Is Heath Groundsel edible?
No
Is Heath Groundsel toxic?
Mild
What is Heath Groundsel's lifecycle?
Annual
How is Heath Groundsel pollinated?
Insect
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