Senecio soldanella
(Colorado Ragwort)
Senecio soldanella, Upper Straight Creek Trail, Summit Co. 8218
Senecio soldanella, Mt. Antero, Chaffee Co. 6128
Senecio soldanella, Mt. Antero, Chaffee Co. 6138
Senecio soldanella, Black Powder Pass, Summit Co. 1528
Senecio soldanella, Upper Straight Creek Trail, Summit Co. 8200
Senecio soldanella, Mt. Antero, Chaffee Co. 6158
Senecio soldanella, Mt. Antero, Chaffee Co. 6161
Senecio soldanella, Upper Straight Creek Trail, Summit Co. 8208
| Scientific Name | Senecio soldanella | USDA PLANTS Symbol | SESO |
| Common Name | Colorado Ragwort | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 36183 |
| Family | Asteraceae (Sunflower) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description |
Life zones and habitat: Alpine (11200 to 14000 ft.); talus, tundra, rocky areas.
Plant: Short perennial 2 to 8 inches tall, succulent-looking plant; may have purplish stems. Leaves: Mostly basal, green or purple-tinged, obovate to ovate, 3/4 to 2 inches long, with long petioles; edges may have small teeth. Inflorescence: Single, composite flower heads about an inch across, with about 13 short yellow rays; relatively large center with many darker yellow disk florets. Bloom Period: July and August. References: "Flora of Colorado" by Jennifer Ackerfield, SEINet and others. |
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Colorado Status: Native |
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