Senecio minimus
Shrubby Fireweed
Erect to spreading aromatic annual herb, sometimes branching at base, stems have parallel ridges and purplish tinge.
Additional information
- FamilyAsteraceae
- StoreyLower storey
- Size0.5-1.5 m high
- Plant groupingShrubs to 2m
- LeavesStalkless elliptic to lance-shaped leaves 6-25 cm x 1-4 cm with toothed lobes clasping stem and finely toothed margins.
- Flower colourPale yellow
- Flowering timeDecember to April
- FlowersLarge terminal leafy cluster with masses of small rayless daisy flowerheads. Narrow pale green bracts at base of narrow flowerheads.
- Bird attractingNo
- Butterfly attractingFood plant for caterpillars
- Frog habitatNo
- Growing conditionsMoist well drained soils in cool forests. Coloniser of disturbed places especially along tracks and after fires. Semi-shade to dappled shade.
- Garden useProvides a natural look to bush gardens.
- Commercially availableWholesale only - order in advance
- Conservation statusLocally common within its preferred growing conditions
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Photographer/s: 1-3, 5 Marilyn Bull ©; 4 Russell Best, NatureShare ©
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