Climbing Groundsel / Cape Ivy (weed)

Weeds

29 Nov

Written By Glenda Scott

Senecio angulatus

COMMON NAME : Climbing Groundsel / Cape Ivy

BOTANICAL NAME : Senecio angulatus

FAMILY : Asteraceae

PLANT GROUP : Weeds

SIZE : Medium 2-5m

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Native to South Africa

A scrambling perennial shrub that flowers in late Autumn to Winter. It has distinct yellow flower heads clustered at the ends of its branches. I

It can climb to 5 metres. Its stems are thick and rapidly the plant can grow into thickets of tall stems with waxy green leaves.

It is often confused with Delairea oderata (also called Cape Ivy). Climbing Groundsel’s stems and leaves are noticeably thicker and it has ray flowers.

Climbing Groundsel is found on the roadsides in Sandy Point, on Sandy Point Road, Ryans Rise and the main beach access track from the shops in Sandy Point.

Small plants can be dug out or, alternatively, carefully cut and paint with appropriate herbicide. See Landcare guidelines.

Contributor: HB

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