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Silver ragwort

© C. Bellanger - Parc national des Calanques

Description

With its silvery grey foliage and its yellow golden flowers, the silver ragwort does not go unnoticed! To resist very dry conditions, its leaves are felt-like, thereby limiting evaporation of its water reserves. It has the particularity of growing on wind-exposed saline soil. It is found on the coast and on the top of the limestone cliff tops.

Scientific names

Jacobaea maritima

Where and when can you see it?

  • Natural habitats: Coastal sea-lavender(limonium)covered rocks, coastal garrigue scrubland
  • Flowering season: June to July

Did you know?

The silver ragwort is a halophilic plant, i.e. it tolerates the presence of salt in its environment. It is frequently found by the sea.

Conservation stake

Medium

How can I help to protect it?

  • I keep to the trails
  • I look but I don’t touch