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Arrowleaf Groundsel

Senecio triangularis

CommonPlant
Illustration of Arrowleaf Groundsel (Senecio triangularis)

Arrowleaf Groundsel is a tall native wildflower of moist subalpine meadows and stream banks in western North America, with arrow-shaped leaves and clusters of yellow daisy-like flowers. It grows in large colonies along mountain streams from Alaska to California. It is an important nectar plant for butterflies and bees in subalpine habitats.

Habitat
Moist subalpine meadows and stream banks in western North America
Diet
Nectar and pollen for butterflies and native bees
How common
Common

Best time to see a Arrowleaf Groundsel

The best time to see a Arrowleaf Groundsel is July–August, when about 79% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 4,592 research-grade iNaturalist observations.

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