Alkali marsh groundsel

Alkali marsh groundsel is a flowering biennial or perennial commonly found in wet places, even in standing water. It can grow between 3-7 feet tall.

The clusters of yellow disk flowers support several butterfly species including Painted Lady and Northern Checker spot.

Some of the herbal uses are as an antioxidant, antibiotic, and anti inflammatory.

Lifeform: Biennial

Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade

Water: High, Moderate

Soil: Clay, Loam

Other: Attracts Butterflies

Container	D-16O, D-16
Ecological Value	Hosts a variety of butterflies and moths
Historical Uses	An infusion has been used by the Costanoan to externally treat infected sores.
Distribution	It is native to western North America from British Columbia to California to Colorado.
Elevation	0 to 7840 ft
Communities
Habitat	Found in freshwater marshes

Senecio hydrophilus