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Definition of senecio

senecio

/səˈniːʃioʊ/
se · ne · ci · o
Plural:senecios
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• noun

1

Any plant of the widely distributed and highly diverse genus Senecio within the daisy family (Asteraceae), commonly known as ragworts or groundsels, characterized by their daisy-like flower heads.

Example

"The botanist carefully documented the drought-resistant senecio growing among the rocky outcrops of the nature reserve."

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• Nearby Words

semolina
sempervivum
sendai
senecio
senegal
senegal bichir
senegal cobra

Word Origin & Etymology

From Latin 'senecio' (old man), derived from 'senex' (old), referring to the white, beard-like hairs (pappus) attached to the plant's mature seeds.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Senecio. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/senecio
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