Narrow-leaved Ragwort
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Narrow-leaved Ragwort
Senecio inaequidens
Narrow-leaved Ragwort is a bright yellow flower that grows tall and has narrow leaves. It often blooms in sunny places and can be found in fields and along roadsides.
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
The Narrow-leaved Ragwort has slender, upright reddish stems adorned with narrow, often wavy-edged green leaves. It produces numerous bright yellow, daisy-like flowers, each with about 8-13 ray petals, clustered at the top of the plant. Its overall appearance is distinct from common daisies due to the thin foliage and vibrant yellow blooms.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderAsteralesFamilyAsteraceaeGenusSenecio
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
2/5 · Low
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Interesting facts
Even though its flowers are bright and pretty, it makes chemicals harmful to farm animals!
It's super tough and can grow almost anywhere, even on roadsides and rocky ground!
Its tiny, fluffy seeds have miniature parachutes, allowing them to fly far on the wind!
This plant is an expert hitchhiker, traveling from South Africa to many new continents!
Special abilities
Ability
Super Spreader Seeds
Narrow-leaved Ragwort has lightweight, fluffy seeds that are carried by the wind, helping it spread far and wide.
Ability
Toxic Shield
Narrow-leaved Ragwort produces special chemicals (alkaloids) that help it defend against animals trying to eat its leaves.
Ability
Tough Root Resilience
Narrow-leaved Ragwort can regrow from small root fragments, helping it recover quickly from damage or disturbance.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 30-100 cm
- Spread
- 30-70 cm
- Flower Size
- 1-2 cm
- Bloom Season
- Summer-autumn
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- High
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Honey bee
Apis mellifera
Visits flowers for nectar and pollen
pollinates
Buff-tailed bumblebee
Bombus terrestris
Feeds on nectar, aiding reproduction
eaten by
Cattle
Bos taurus
Toxic to livestock when ingested
eaten by
Sheep
Ovis aries
Can suffer harm from eating leaves
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Summer Blooming
Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
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.
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Safety
Danger
2/5 · Low
Do not touch or eat any plants without asking an adult first.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Narrow-leaved Ragwort?
30-100 cm
How wide does Narrow-leaved Ragwort spread?
30-70 cm
How big are the flowers on Narrow-leaved Ragwort?
1-2 cm
When does Narrow-leaved Ragwort bloom?
Summer-autumn
Is Narrow-leaved Ragwort edible?
No
Is Narrow-leaved Ragwort toxic?
High
What is Narrow-leaved Ragwort's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Narrow-leaved Ragwort pollinated?
Insect
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