Plants of the San Marcos Foothills Preserve

Senecio vulgaris (Common Groundsel)

Uncommon, native, perennial shrub found in coastal sage-scrub plant community, but also on the edges of oak woodland. Flowers are yellow (aging red). Blooms in spring. Previous scientific name: Lotus scoparius.

Senecio vulgaris (Common Groundsel). NON-NATIVE Pictured in late winter

Senecio vulgaris (Common Groundsel). NON-NATIVE Pictured in late winter