Senecio is a genus of plants in the Asteraceae (sunflower) family, including groundsels and ragwort. The botanical name Senecio means “old man“.
The taxonomically diverse genus Senecio is among the largest genera of plants. The Senecio genus is distributed almost all over the world. However, it’s among the few genera in the 5 regions with Mediterranean climates. In addition, the species is found in mountainous regions, including the alpine-type tropics.
