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Ragwort - introduced (*Senecio jacobaea )

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Family: Asteraceae (Daisy family).

Other names: Jagged Fireweed.

Native of Europe and Asia.

Occurrence: Rare locally. It is a major weed species in higher rainfall areas, such as South Gippsland and the Otways.

Identification

The native Variable Groundsel (Senecio pinnatifolius var. pinnatifolius) also has showy daisy flowers. Its leaves are divided into much narrower leaflets.


Photos: Ragwort. Timboon.
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