Sticky Groundsel (Senecio viscosus)

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

Senecio viscosus is a ANNUAL growing to 0.4 m (1ft 4in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in flower from July to September, and the seeds ripen from August to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees, flies. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

None known. — Harvested fresh in season according to PFAF botanical monograph.

Habitat & North American Range

Dry banks of ditches, dry waste ground, railway banks and tracks, sea shores. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)