[APWG] Is Senecio vulgaris (common groundsel) invasive in natural areas?

[Ellen Cypher]

Yes, Senecio vulgaris is common in natural lands of the San Joaquin Valley, 
California, and has been for at least the 15 years I've lived here.

Ellen Cypher

At 07:50 AM 3/30/2006, Jil_Swearingen at nps.gov wrote:
>Hi,
>
>I've seen a lot of Senecio vulgaris (common groundsel or
>old-man-in-the-spring) in agricultural fields lately and wondered if anyone
>has seen it invading natural habitats as well.
>
>Thanks!
>
>Jil
>
>
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