Tephroseris palustris
Marsh fleawort
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The Tephroseris palustris plant species is found in Circumboreal. Formerly native to Britain, now apparently extinct[17]. It is a member of the Compositae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Marsh fleawort. Some home gardeners know the variety as Senecio congestus. (R.Br.)DC. S. palustris. (L.)Hook.

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Latin Name:  Tephroseris palustris
Common Name:  Marsh fleawort
Family:  Compositae
Author:  (L.)Fourr.
 
Known Hazards:  Although no mention of toxicity has been seen for this species, it belongs to a genus that contains a number of plants with a cumulative poisonous effect on the liver[65]. Some caution is advised.
 
Mature Height:  0.6   Mature Width:  
 
Habitat:  Fen ditches[17].

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