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Jacobaea alpina

Synonyms
Senecio alpinus
Senecio cordatus
Botanical details
Family
Asteraceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Genus

Jacobaea

Genus description

A genus of around 35 species of native, flowering biennial or perennial herbaceous plants, previously grouped as Senecio and more commonly known as Ragwort. Stems are upright, foliage pinnate and lobed and clusters of flowers bright yellow and daisy-like in appearance. Although primarily known as being toxic to horses and cattle, it is also a valuable food source for pollinators

Name status

Correct

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