Senecio nemorensis fuchsii
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Basic Information
Family: Asteraceae or Compositae
Genus: senecio
Plant ID (slug): senecio-nemorensis-fuchsii
Numeric ID: 22810
USDA Hardiness: 5-9
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Physical Characteristics
Senecio nemorensis fuchsii is a PERENNIAL growing to 2 m (6ft 7in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in flower from July to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and can grow in heavy clay and nutritionally poor soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
Distribution
Europe to E. Asia.
Habitats
Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Stem Edible Uses: Young stems - pickled[177]. Some caution is advised, see the notes above on toxicity.
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
Although no mention of toxicity has been seen for this species, it belongs to a genus that contains a number of plants with a cumulative poisonous effect on the liver[65]. Some caution is advised.
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Senecio nemorensis fuchsii
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