| Genus | Senecio |
|---|---|
| Species | abruptus |
| Authority | Thunb. |
Senecio abruptus, or the yellow starvation ragwort, is a species of plant that is endemic to the Cape Provinces of South Africa.
Description
This annual grows up to 60 cm (2.0 ft) tall.[1] The leaves range from an elongated oval to toothed to having slightly feathery margins. The base of each leaf may be lobed.[1] The small yellow flowers grow in disc shaped flowerheads. They are present between July and November.[2]
Distribution and habitat
This plant grows on stony slopes between the Cape Peninsula and Clanwilliam in South Africa.[2]
References
- ^ e-Flora of South Africa. v1.36. 2022. South African National Biodiversity Institute. http://ipt.sanbi.org.za/iptsanbi/resource?r=flora_descriptions&v=1.36 Archived 2023-01-08 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Manning, John & Goldblatt, Peter (2012). Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region : 1: the core Cape flora. Pretoria: South African National Biodiversity Institute, SANBI. ISBN 978-1-919976-74-7. OCLC 852384288