What is another word for senecio?
Pronunciation: [sɛnˈɛsɪˌə͡ʊ] (IPA) 
Senecio is a genus of flowering plants that includes over 1,500 species of plants. Some common synonyms for the word senecio are groundsell, ragwort, and lifewort. Groundsell refers to the use of the plant in colonial times, where it was used as an anti-inflammatory and diuretic. Ragwort refers to the raggedy appearance of the plant's leaves, and lifewort refers to the plant's ancient use as a medicine for various ailments. Senecio is commonly found in mountainous, grassy habitats, and many species are considered to be invasive weeds. However, some species are grown as ornamental plants, due to their colorful flowers and unique leaf shapes.
