Ragwort

Description:

Senecio is one of the largest genera of flowering plants, and despite the separation of many species into other genera it still contains c. 1250 species of varied form, including leaf, stem and tuber succulents, annuals, perennials, aquatics, climbers, shrubs and small trees, but always with tellow colored daisy flowers. Some species produce natural biocides (especially alkaloids) to deter or even kill animals that would eat them. This plant was spotted at Houghton bay...