Monday, March 16, 2009

Wetland Plant of the Week #9

Senecio glabellus

[Yellow flower heads to left of Cypress knees]



"Butterweed"

Obligate member of the Asteraceae. Tall, glabrous annual with single hollow stem. Leaves are alternate and lobed. Flowers are golden yellow.


Photo taken two weeks ago in Brevard County, Florida.



Closeup of Leaves


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