Flower Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| English Name | Common Ragwort |
| Scientific Name | Jacobaea vulgaris |
| MainColor | Yellow |
| PlantType |  Herb |
| Distribution |  Native |
| Season Found | June (Jun - Nov) |
| ImageUrl | Jacobaea-001 |
| Photographer | DP |
| Location Found | Pimlico |
| Country Found | UK |
| Last Updated | 03 September 2026 |
| Photo Quality | B |
Flower Details
Description
A tall, upright biennial with clusters of bright yellow, daisy-like flowers. Often considered a noxious weed, especially in grazing areas, due to its high toxicity. It is valuable for pollinators but problematic for livestock owners.
Distribution
Native and widespread throughout the UK, thriving in pastures, road verges, and wasteland.
Medicinal/Other Uses
Historically used in folk remedies, but no safe modern medicinal uses due to its toxicity.
Edibility
Not edible – extremely poisonous to humans and animals.
Human Toxicity
Highly_Toxic
Contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids, which cause cumulative liver damage. Even dried ragwort in hay remains toxic and can be fatal to horses, cattle, and other animals.
Pet Toxicity
ingestion can lead to serious liver damage in dogs, cats, and especially grazing animals.
Active Compounds
Pyrrolizidine alkaloids (senecionine, jacobine).
Quality Issue
Mostly flowers