Fireweed - Senicio madagascariensis

Introduced species which has become a problem in Australian coastal sand dunes in some areas

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Gary B

Lion

Ernst, I'm not sure this is Senicio madagascariensis as the leaves are highly dissected instead of simple and lanceolate with a few marginal teeth. Sometimes though the leaves can be pinnatifid like your photo shows. On the other hand, Senecio pinnatifolius (native to Australia) is a possibility as it also has pinnatifid leaves. Do you have any other photos of this plant?

Here are two sources I've found on these species:
https://keyserver.lucidcentral.org/weeds/data/media/Html/senecio_madagascariensis.htm
https://friendsoftarrabulga.org.au/tag/senecio-pinnatifolius/ Posted 6 years ago
1. Ernst
  
  Lion
  
  Gary thank you for that. I wasn’t sure myselfs becouse of the leaves. I will see if I can find more info. Posted 6 years ago
2. 1. Ernst
    
    Lion
    
    Gary , I have come up with Senecio pinnatifolius var lanceolatus - Common coast groundsel. The distribution according to
    The Atlas of Living Australia is correct. Unfortunately I am not advanced enough with computers and I still have to learn how to copy and paste. Let me know wat you think. Posted 6 years ago

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By Ernst

Uploaded Mar 5, 2019. Captured in 186 Foley Rd, Yanakie VIC 3960, Australia.

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