Kingdom Plantae Subfamily Asteroideae Genus Senecio Rank Species | Family Asteraceae Tribe Senecioneae Scientific name Senecio medley-woodii Order Asterales | |
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Similar Ragworts, Senecio kleiniiformis, Senecio crassissimus, Senecio serpens, Senecio barbertonicus | ||
Senecio medley-woodii is a species of the genus Senecio and family Asteraceae.
Although ingesting it has no medical or health benefits, it is believed that several African slaves brought it with them as good luck charms when they were being transported to the Americas.
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