Scientific Name(s) |
Seneico vulgaris |
Common Groundsel
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Common Name |
Common Groundsel Other: Birdseed, Grinsel, Seneicio, WatteryDrum, Yellowheads. | |
Type |
Annual | |
Description |
Many branched and much divided leaf. Yellow flower heads lack petals, all year. Head of seeds prolific, each with a parachute of fine hairs, carries it on wind. | |
Habitat |
Cultivated ground waste places. | |
Soil Type |
All |
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Soil Fertility |
Poor |
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Soil Moisture |
All |
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Soil pH |
All |
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Sunlight |
Full sun |
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Success |
Seeds carried through the air for many miles. Seeds germinate all year round. Poisonous to cattle | |
Importance |
Nuisance to gardeners |
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Cultural Control |
Cultural (1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.5.). Prevent (2.1, 2.3) |
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Chemical Control |
(3.1.2a) in beds. |
Information Collated by James M. Burton as part of H.N.D. Course at Pencoed Agricultural College.
Chemical Information Correct as of 06:06:97. Always read and follow the instruction when using herbicides.