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Senecio squalidus L.

Oxford ragwort (Asteraceae / Compositae)

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Senecio squalidus is a hybrid that arose in the Oxford Botanic Garden between two Sicilian species – Senecio chrysanthemifolius and Senecio aetnensis.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2013-10-29

 Oxford ragwort / Senecio squalidus: _Senecio squalidus_ is a hybrid that arose in the Oxford Botanic Garden between two Sicilian species – _Senecio chrysanthemifolius_ and _Senecio aetnensis_.

Senecio squalidus has hairless leaves and stems.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2013-10-29

 Oxford ragwort / Senecio squalidus: _Senecio squalidus_ has hairless leaves and stems.

The leaves of Senecio squalidus vary, but are usually deeply lobed.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2013-10-29

 Oxford ragwort / Senecio squalidus: The leaves of _Senecio squalidus_ vary, but are usually deeply lobed.

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