Seaside Ragwort

Senecio pseudoarnica

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Basic Information

Family: Asteraceae or Compositae

Genus: senecio

Plant ID (slug): senecio-pseudoarnica

Numeric ID: 25275

USDA Hardiness: Coming soon

Ratings

Physical Characteristics

Senecio pseudoarnica is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 3. 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) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil. The plant can tolerate maritime exposure.

Distribution

E. Asia - China, Japan, Korea.

Habitats

Edible Uses

The fleshy stems and young leaves - cooked[105, 177, 257]. Only the young plant should be used and it should be cooked[257]. Some caution is advised, see the notes above on toxicity.

Medicinal Uses

A poultice of the leaves has been used to drain cuts and boils[257].

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.