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| Identification |
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Genus
Senecio
Species
aureus
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
golden groundsel
golden ragwort
liferoot
squaw weed
Family
ASTERACEAE
Specimen number
S11652
Data source
HtZn p168;MedPl p267
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Perennial
Life span
3 - 10 years
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Groundcover
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
1' - 3'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun to partial shade
Water
Dry to moist
Optimal soil texture
Sandy
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 04a-08b
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 08-04
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Senecio aureus can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -30� Fahrenheit. It needs a bit of a cold spell with temperatures below 15� Fahrenheit to do its best. Liferoot (also known as squaw weed, golden ragwort or golden groundsel) needs summer days with high heat. The best soil for this plant has a texture that is sandy. Full sun to partial shade is needed for this species to do its best. It prefers dry to moist soils.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
emmenagogue
gynecologic
Medicinal parts
Aerial parts
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
yes
Toxicity precautions
It is toxic if taken internally
Medicinal notes
Senecio aureus has been used in traditional herbal healing as either an emmenagogue or a gynecologic. Liferoot (sometimes called squaw weed, golden ragwort or golden groundsel) is legally restricted in some countries. The plant parts used in herbal preparations are the aerial parts. It is toxic if taken internally.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Division
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Senecio aureus is typically propagated by division.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Senecio aureus is a perennial. Flowers: Liferoot (locally known in some parts as squaw weed, golden ragwort or golden groundsel) has clustered flowers. Blossoms appear in May and continue through August. The flowers are usually either gold or yellow.
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