​Threadleaf Ragwort, Threadleaf Groundsel, Cenicillo,Senecio flaccidus,Sunflower family (Asteraceae)

Found in dry rocky, sandy areas, washes
Seen blooming on August 13, 2018 in Red Wash Canyon

The Senecio genus is a large group which grows in a variety of habitats and life zones. Their common name, Ragworts, also called Butterweeds and Groundsels, have yellow, daisy-like flowers, usually in clusters, with only a few petals. Threadleaf Ragwort typically grows two feet wide and high, but can be taller, with multiple stems. The stems are bluish-green and it has narrow, deeply divided leaves. Both stems and leaves are covered in fine white hairs. It blooms in the spring and again after monsoon rains. It is known to contain alkaloids which can cause liver damage in livestock if consumed in large quantities but it has a variety of medicinal uses. It is a strong laxative and was used internally to treat stomach and kidney trouble; it was used externally as an infusion or salve to treat infected sores and cuts, sore muscles, acne, and skin diseases; the plant was used as a broom, and the herbage was added to bedding as a bug repellent. Source.

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