Senecio wootonii
(Wooton's Ragwort)
Senecio wootonii, Golden Horseshoe, Breckenridge, Summit Co. 4887
Senecio wootonii, Golden Horseshoe, Breckenridge, Summit Co. 2018
Senecio wootonii, Golden Horseshoe, Breckenridge, Summit Co. 2016
Senecio wootonii, Golden Horseshoe, Breckenridge, Summit Co. 2020
Senecio wootonii, Golden Horseshoe, Breckenridge, Summit Co. 4894
| Scientific Name | Senecio wootonii | USDA PLANTS Symbol | SEWO |
| Common Name | Wooton's Ragwort | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 36196 |
| Family | Asteraceae (Sunflower) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description |
Life zones and habitat: Montane and subalpine (8000 to 11500 ft.); dryer areas in rocky, moderately disturbed sites and coniferous forests.
Plant: Smooth perennial 6 to 20 inches tall; single to several stems. Leaves: Lanceolate to ovate or obovate, green to light-green, prominent center vein, smooth or toothed edges; basal leaves about 4 inches long on long, winged petioles; stem leaves fewer, much shorter and alternate. Inflorescence: Clusters of 8 to 24 or more blossoms in corymb arrays; each about an inch across with 8 to 10 narrow yellow rays; center with darker yellow disk florets. Bloom Period: June to August. References: "Flora of Colorado" by Jennifer Ackerfield and SEINet. |
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Colorado Status: Native |
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