Species
Senecio linearifolius
Etymology
Senecio: From the Latin senex 'old man' (probably referring to the bearded seeds)
Common Name(s)
fireweed groundsel
Current Conservation Status
2018 - Non Resident Native - Coloniser
Conservation status of New Zealand indigenous vascular plants, 2012
The conservation status of all known New Zealand vascular plant taxa at the rank of species and below were reassessed in 2012 using the New Zealand Threat Classification System (NZTCS). This report includes a statistical summary and brief notes on changes since 2009 and replaces all previous NZTCS lists for vascular plants. Authors: Peter J. de Lange, Jeremy R. Rolfe, Paul D. Champion, Shannel P. Courtney, Peter B. Heenan, John W. Barkla, Ewen K. Cameron, David A. Norton and Rodney A. Hitchmough. File size: 792KB
Previous Conservation Status
2009 - Exotic
2004 - Exotic
Authority
Senecio linearifolius A.Rich.
Family
Asteraceae
Flora Category
Vascular - Native
Structural Class
Dicotyledonous Herbs - Composites
Flower Colours
Yellow
This page last updated on 1 Nov 2018