Senecio glomeratus

DRAFT entry - under review

COMMON NAME : Annual Fireweed

BOTANICAL NAME : Senecio glomeratus

FAMILY : Asteraceae

PLANT GROUP : Herbs

SIZE : Small <2m

EVC : Coastal Dune Scrub

CONSERVATION STATUS : Least Concern

LOCAL NOTES:

Annual or perennial herb.

0.5-to 1.5 metres high with new growth appearing greyish due to cobweb like hairs.

Note this appears similar to Jagged Fireweed but the difference is that it is covered with fine soft hairs.

Widespread in Coastal Reserve particularly along the Roy Henderson trail.

Contributor : HB

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