Senecio spp. is toxic to cats, dogs and horses. The reported severity is critical. Also known as Groundsels, Groundsels and Allies and Common Groundsel.
If your animal ate this plant, call your veterinarian, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control on (888) 426-4435 or the Pet Poison Helpline on (855) 764-7661. Fees may apply.
Liver Failure Weight Loss Weakness Lethargy Yawning Incoordination Jaundice Depression Loss Of Appetite Vomiting Diarrhea Drowsiness Head Pressing Anemia Dermatitis
The color of each symptom follows the severity scale above.
Senecio is a genus of flowering plants in the daisy family (Asteraceae) that includes groundsels and some ragworts. Variously circumscribed taxonomically, the genus Senecio is one of the largest genera of flowering plants. Plants of the World Online currently accepts 1482 species.
Also recorded as Groundsel and Ragworts.
Countries with the most wild observations, from GBIF data.