​Broom-like Ragwort, Broom Groundsel,Senecio spartioides,Sunflower Family (Asteraceae)

Found in disturbed, sandy, gravelly areas, roadsides
Seen blooming in September near Hwy 554
Photo credit John George

​Broom Ragwort grows two to three feet high with an open, airy appearance and many woody, leafy stems. The leaves are narrow, the ones lower on the stems often wither away before flowering time. Numerous flowers, about one inch across with 5 or 8 petals, bloom in spreading, flat-topped clusters. Flowers are followed by feathery seeds, like those of the common dandelion. Traditionally the Zuni ceremonially rubbed an infusion of powdered root on limbs for 'aching bones’ and used drops of an infusion of blossoms for inflamed eyes. The Hopi used a poultice of flowers and leaves for sore muscles, pimples and skin diseases. The Navajo used the root bark for chewing gum. Source.

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