Tall Western Groundsel
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Tall Western Groundsel
senecio integerrimus
The Tall Western Groundsel is a vibrant yellow flower that can grow quite tall in grassy areas! It attracts many insects and adds color to the landscape during spring and summer.
Habitat: It lives in meadows, open fields, and along roadsides.
Appearance
The Tall Western Groundsel has bright yellow, daisy-like flower heads clustered atop sturdy, often reddish stems. Its broad, often smooth-edged basal leaves are distinct from its smaller, more dissected upper leaves, giving it a unique two-toned appearance. It stands out with its vibrant, sun-like blooms.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderAsteralesFamilyAsteraceaeGenusSenecio
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
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Interesting facts
Its scientific name means 'most entire,' for its surprisingly smooth leaf edges!
Its tiny seeds have fluffy parachutes, soaring far on the wind!
Like tiny suns, its bright yellow flowers brighten early spring meadows.
Though harmless to touch, it contains natural chemicals for defense.
Special abilities
Ability
Early Bloomer Power
Tall Western Groundsel can bloom early in spring, giving it a head start attracting hungry pollinators.
Ability
Chemical Defense Shield
Tall Western Groundsel has special chemicals (pyrrolizidine alkaloids) that help it deter hungry herbivores.
Ability
Soil Seeker
Tall Western Groundsel can thrive in many soil types, helping it grow where other plants can't.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 30-90 cm
- Spread
- 20-45 cm
- Flower Size
- 1.5-2.5 cm
- Bloom Season
- Spring to early summer
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- Moderate
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Two-form Bumble Bee
Bombus bifarius
Collects nectar and pollen.
pollinates
European Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
Gathers pollen and nectar.
pollinates
Painted Lady
Vanessa cardui
Sips nectar from flowers.
Traits
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Grassland
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Decomposer
Describes organisms that break down dead organic material, recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.
Pollinator
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
Also known as
SenecioWestern Groundsel
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Safety
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
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Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Tall Western Groundsel?
30-90 cm
How wide does Tall Western Groundsel spread?
20-45 cm
How big are the flowers on Tall Western Groundsel?
1.5-2.5 cm
When does Tall Western Groundsel bloom?
Spring to early summer
Is Tall Western Groundsel edible?
No
Is Tall Western Groundsel toxic?
Moderate
What is Tall Western Groundsel's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Tall Western Groundsel pollinated?
Insect
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