Senecio vernalis
Eastern groundsel
Seneciio vernalis, commonly known as the Spring Groundsel, is a resilient herbaceous plant belonging to the Asteraceae family. Often found in disturbed soils and meadows, it is recognized by its bright yellow, daisy-like blooms. While valued in certain traditional practices, it requires careful study due to its botanical complexity.
- Scientific name: Senecio vernalis
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asterales, it is further organized into the family Asteraceae. Finally, it is identified by its genus, Senecio.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Senecio | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Senecio vernalis, is recognized by various common names across different languages and regions. In English, it is referred to as Eastern groundsel, while in German, it is called Frühlings-Greiskraut. Its local names include Starzec wiosenny in Polish, סביון אביבי in Hebrew, and Pavasarinė žilė in Lithuanian.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Frühlings-Greiskraut | Wikidata |
| pl | Starzec wiosenny | Wikidata |
| he | סביון אביבי | Wikidata |
| en | Eastern groundsel | Wikidata |
| lt | Pavasarinė žilė | Wikidata |
| hu | tavaszi aggófű | Wikidata |
| da | Vår-Brandbæger | Wikidata |
| sv | Vårkorsört | Wikidata |
| cy | Creulys y dwyrain | Wikidata |
| bg | пролетен спореж | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across the northern regions of Europe. It can be found growing within the borders of Denmark and Finland. Additionally, its presence extends to the islands of Great Britain and Ireland. The species also inhabits the rugged landscapes of Norway. Together, these locations define its primary geographical range in Northern Europe.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
Activities
Senecio vernalis has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Toxic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Toxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |