How to grow Common Groundsel

Senecio vulgaris

This weed self seeds.

How long does Common groundsel take to grow?

These estimates for how long Common groundsel takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.

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Common groundsel Etymology

The botanical epithet is from the Latin vulgaris meaning “common”

Common groundsel Folklore & Trivia

This plant can cause liver damage if ingested. Toxic to horses and cattle also.

Other names for Common groundsel

Old-man-in-the-spring

Senecio vulgaris L.

Footnotes


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