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Ragwort

Jacobaea vulgaris

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Description:

This common wildflower has many common names, including benweed, tansy ragwort, St. James-wort, ragweed, Stinking Nanny/Ninny/Willy, staggerwort, Dog Standard, cankerwort, stammerwort, mare's fart and cushag. The scientific name Senecio jacobaea is also used.

Habitat:

Penny's Bend nature reserve

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Jacobaea vulgaris

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