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A succulent bush growing over 2 metres tall and wide with a fleshy trunk, light green, cylindrical, finger-like leaves 5 to 10cm in length and 0.5 to 1cm in diameter, densely packed around the stem and curved at the base to lie parallel to the stem
Name & classification
- Botanical name:
- Senecio barbertonicus
- Common names:
- Barberton Senecio, Barberton Groundsel, Succulent Bush Senecio (E)
- Plant family:
- Asteraceae
- Plant categories:
- Shrubs; Cacti and Succulents; Non-herbaceous Perennials
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Features
- Leaf habit:
- Evergreen
- Height:
- 2 metres
- Width:
- 2 metres
- Flower description:
- The fragrant yellow flowers, 1cm wide and 7.6cm long, bloom July through September, are terminal.
- Flower colour:
- Yellow
- Flowering months:
- Jul - Sep
- Flower scent:
- Sweetly scented
- Seed description:
- Seeds with a dense tuft of bristles
Habitat
- Water requirements:
- Waterwise (little water required)
- Frost tolerance:
- Hardy
- Light conditions:
- Sun
Other Characteristics
Edibility & Toxicity
We have no confirmation that any part of this plant is edible
We have no confirmation that any part of this plant is toxic, however we urge caution as this information may be incorrect.
Ecology
Attracts insects
Other information
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