Woad-leaved Ragwort

Senecio glastifolius

Senecio glastifolius is a flowering plant found throughout the world and native to South Africa. It has a collection of common names throughout the world. The two common names in New Zealand are pink ragwort and holly-leaved senecio. In the UK the most common names are woad leaved ragwort, holly leaved groundsel, and lilac senecio. In South Africa it is called senecio, waterdissel, and water thistle. In the USA it is referred to as lilac–flowered groundsel. Finally, there is the less common name of purple ragwort.

Scientific name

Senecio glastifolius

Family

Asteraceae

IUCN status

LC