Re: not lobelias

In a message dated 9/9/98 8:26:07 AM Central Daylight Time, jplatta@yahoo.com
writes:

<<   Wouldn't you know..my mystery plant that has kept me guessing all
 summer turns out to be a weed.  I think I'll take up knitting instead
 of gardening.!
 Jeanne >>


No need for that!!!!
I believe every one has grown a weed or two that they thought was a valuable
plant for their garden. I know for my self it happens almost every year. Its
part of the fun and challenge of working with living material. that and the
weather. ( We won't go there right now)

Groundsel also called ragwort or squawweeed or butterweed is in the Aster
family and the genus SENECIO. there are over one thousand species world wide
in this genus, many are very weedy.  The genus name comes from the word senux
which means "old man" in reference to the white pappas (fussy white seeds) or
to the fuzzy white hairs that cover the stems of some species.


Most species are annuals or biennials  there height is vary variable dependent
on there growing conditions, any were from 1 to 5 feet is typical.
Some species do not have any showy flowers, so they look like they do not
flower and go directly to seed production.



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