Senecio elegans
Common Name:
Purple Groundsel
Family:
Distribution (from Flora of Victoria):
Wannon, Otway Plain, Otway Range, Gippsland Plain, Wilsons Promontory, East Gippsland (EKPTWX) also naturalised WA, SA, NSW, Tas
Map - Australasian Virtual Herbarium
Distribution and ecological preference at Wilsons Promontory (if known):
Dunes and sandy soils north of Darby Saddle. Common along the main road
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Flower Description:
Deep purple with large yellow centres
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Habit:
Spindly, scented daisy to 1m tall
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Distinguishing characteristics (within family/genus):
Brightly coloured purple flowers distinguish this species from other native Senecio species
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Conservation status:
Introduced
References:
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Meagher, D. and Kohout, M. (2001). “A field guide to Wilsons Promontory”. Oxford University Press, South Melbourne, Vic.