Aleutian Ragwort
Senecio cannabifolius
Family: Asteraceae
What it is like
A herb. It grows 1-2 m tall. It keeps growing from year to year. It has rhizomes. Lower leaves fall off. The leaves on the stem clasp the stem. They are 11-30 cm long by 4-15 cm wide. They are pale green underneath. They can be divided into 5-7 lobes along the edge. The leaves higher up get small and may be less divided.
There are over 1000 Senecio species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Alaska, Asia, China, Japan, Korea, Mongolia, North America, Russia, Siberia, USA
How it is used for food
Caution: It contains chemicals that cause cancer and therefore needs treatment.
Edible parts
Leaves, caution
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Hangonsou, Wet hsien