Environmental Weeds in Sydney North

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Fireweed

Botanical Name: Senecio madagascariensis
Family:  


Photo: Ku-ring-gai Council

 
Special Note: Toxic to cattle and horses.

 

Description:
 Daisy like herb up to 50cm tall.

Leaves are dark green with serrated edges. Has 20 - 22 green bracts under 13 petals.

Yellow daisy like flowers, flowering winter to spring.

Dispersal:
Wind.

Impact on Bushland:

Control:

Manual:  
Chemical: Please contact your local control authority for advice on chemical control.

Similar Species:

Suggested Alternatives:

References: