Little yellow flower

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by Pho, May 15, 2009.

  1. Pho

    Pho Member

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    Can anyone please help me to identify this very distinctive plant found growing in abundance on a pebbly beach in the Canary Islands?

    Thanks

    Pho
     

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  2. Michael F

    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Something in the family Asteraceae . . . which narrows the choice down to just a few thousand species . . .
     
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    lorax Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    The fleshy leaves and spent flowers make me think Senecio . . . . which narrows the choice down to about a thousand . . . .

    Check out Senecio leucanthemifolius
     
  4. Pho

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    Thank you both very much indeed. I have checked it out and am fairly confident it is S leucanthemifolius. There are only about eight Senecio species recorded in Fuerteventura and this is one of them.
    This forum is truly magnificent. 30 minutes and a response from the other side of the world with an identification that really had me stumped.

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