Seaside Ragwort (Senecio pseudoarnica)

Family: Asteraceae or Compositae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Senecio pseudoarnica is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 3. It is in flower from July to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

The fleshy stems and young leaves - cooked. Only the young plant should be used and it should be cooked. Some caution is advised, see the notes above on toxicity. — The fleshy stems and young leaves - cooked.; Only the young plant should be used and it should be cooked.; Some caution is advised, see the notes above on toxicity.

Habitat & North American Range

Shingle by the sea. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)