Senecio aureusGolden Ragwort |
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Names and MythsSenecio Latin senex an old man – reference to white pappus aureus golden |
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Natural history / FolkloreCatawbas Indians used the plant to check the pains of childbirth, and hasten childbirth.2 |
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DescriptionApril - June Basal leaves are heart-shaped larger than stem leaves basal leaf shape is critical in determining species. 8 to 13 yellow petals around a yellow disk- Moist woods and stream banks. |
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