Scientific Name(s)

Seneico vulgaris

Common Groundsel

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

Soil Fertility

Poor

Soil Moisture

All

Soil pH

All

Sunlight

Full sun

Success

Seeds carried through the air for many miles. Seeds germinate all year round. Poisonous to cattle

Importance

Nuisance to gardeners

Cultural Control

Cultural (1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.5.). Prevent (2.1, 2.3)

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.