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Wood Ragwort

Senecio ovatus

Wood Ragwort is a bright yellow flower that grows in fields and meadows. It has lovely, round leaves and can attract butterflies and bees, making it a cheerful sight in nature!

Habitat: Grasslands

Appearance

The Wood Ragwort has upright stems topped with clusters of bright yellow, daisy-like flowers. Its deeply lobed, lance-shaped green leaves are mostly found at the base, making it look lush and vibrant in woodland settings. The numerous small flowers create a cheerful, bushy display.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderAsteralesFamilyAsteraceaeGenusSenecio
Wood Ragwort
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Wood Ragwort

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

2/5 · Low

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Interesting facts

Even though it's beautiful, many animals know not to eat too much of its green leaves!

Its bright yellow flowers are like tiny suns hiding on the edge of the forest!

Its seeds have little parachutes to fly far away on the wind and find new homes!

Some caterpillars are super tough and can munch on its special leaves without harm!

Special abilities

Ability

Toxic Shield

Wood Ragwort has special chemicals in its leaves that make it taste bad to most hungry animals, helping it defend itself.

Ability

Windy Wanderer

Wood Ragwort can produce many seeds with tiny parachutes, helping them fly far on the wind to find new places to grow.

Ability

Rapid Rebounder

Wood Ragwort can grow quickly in disturbed areas, allowing it to rapidly colonize new spaces and thrive.

Measurements & details

Height
50-150 cm
Spread
30-60 cm
Flower Size
1-2 cm
Bloom Season
Summer-Autumn
Edible
No
Toxicity
Moderate
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

pollinates

European honey bee

Apis mellifera

collects nectar and pollen

pollinates

common carder bee

Bombus pascuorum

visits flowers for nectar

pollinates

marmalade hoverfly

Episyrphus balteatus

feeds on pollen and nectar

Traits

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Safety

Danger

2/5 · Low

Always look but don't touch wild plants unless an adult says it's safe.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is Wood Ragwort?

50-150 cm

How wide does Wood Ragwort spread?

30-60 cm

How big are the flowers on Wood Ragwort?

1-2 cm

When does Wood Ragwort bloom?

Summer-Autumn

Is Wood Ragwort edible?

No

Is Wood Ragwort toxic?

Moderate

What is Wood Ragwort's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is Wood Ragwort pollinated?

Insect

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