Senecio aureus
This member of the Sunflower family sports yellow daisy-like flowers in flat topped clusters. Each cluster contains 8-12 flowers that are 3/4 inch (2 cm) wide with a yellow central disk. The upper stem leaves are 1-3.5 inches (2.5-9 cm) long and pinnately lobed while the lower, basal leaves are .5-6 inches (1.3-15 cm) long and heart shaped. Plants range from 1-2.5 feet (30-75 cm) tall and grow in moist soil. Flowers bloom from April to early May.
