Southbank Equestrian, Henfield (arena bank next to car park track). Unmistakable from Common Groundsel is the sticky-glandular hairy nature plus the outer rays (which Common lacks).

Sticky Groundsel / Stinking Groundsel, (Senecio viscosus) (18/08/2023) Southbank Equestrian, Henfield (arena bank next to car park track). Unmistakable from Common Groundsel is the sticky-glandular hairy nature plus the outer rays (which Common lacks).

Southbank Equestrian, Henfield (arena bank next to car park track). Unlike "common" Groundsel, Sticky Groundsel has outer rays. Older flower on the right - the rays curl back as the flower ages.

Sticky Groundsel / Stinking Groundsel, (Senecio viscosus) (14/08/2021) Southbank Equestrian, Henfield (arena bank next to car park track). Unlike "common" Groundsel, Sticky Groundsel has outer rays. Older flower on the right - the rays curl back as the flower ages.

Southbank Equestrian, Henfield (arena bank next to car park track). The outer florets are only unfurled for a bit, then curl over like this.

Sticky Groundsel (Stinking Groundsel), Senecio viscosus (27/08/2023) Southbank Equestrian, Henfield (arena bank next to car park track). The outer florets are only unfurled for a bit, then curl over like this.

Southbank Equestrian, Henfield (arena bank next to car park track). Unmistakable from Common Groundsel is the sticky-glandular hairy nature of this plant.

Southbank Equestrian, Henfield (arena bank next to car park track). An older bloom with the classic curled over outer florets and the seed plume is developing.

Sticky Groundsel / Stinking Groundsel, (Senecio viscosus) (18/08/2023) Southbank Equestrian, Henfield (arena bank next to car park track). An older bloom with the classic curled over outer florets and the seed plume is developing.

Southbank Equestrian, Henfield (arena bank next to car park track). A younger bloom - outer florets sticking out.

Sticky Groundsel / Stinking Groundsel, (Senecio viscosus) (18/08/2023) Southbank Equestrian, Henfield (arena bank next to car park track). A younger bloom - outer florets sticking out.

Southbank Equestrian, Henfield (arena bank next to car park track). The giss of the plant. A treat to find as rare around here.

Sticky Groundsel / Stinking Groundsel, (Senecio viscosus) (02/09/2020) Southbank Equestrian, Henfield (arena bank next to car park track). The giss of the plant. A treat to find as rare around here.

Southbank Equestrian, Henfield (arena bank next to car park track). A more spindly plant with less blooms per flower stalk than Common Groundsel.

Sticky Groundsel / Stinking Groundsel, (Senecio viscosus) (14/08/2021) Southbank Equestrian, Henfield (arena bank next to car park track). A more spindly plant with less blooms per flower stalk than Common Groundsel.

Southbank Equestrian, Henfield (arena bank next to car park track). This one is much more low-growing than the previous one.

Sticky Groundsel / Stinking Groundsel, (Senecio viscosus) (02/09/2020) Southbank Equestrian, Henfield (arena bank next to car park track). This one is much more low-growing than the previous one.

Sticky Groundsel / Stinking Groundsel, (Senecio viscosus) (05/08/2021) Southbank Equestrian, Henfield (arena bank next to car park track).

Southbank Equestrian, Henfield (arena bank next to car park track). A lower stem leaf. Leaves have glandular tipped hairs - hence "sticky groundsel".

Sticky Groundsel / Stinking Groundsel, (Senecio viscosus) (14/08/2021) Southbank Equestrian, Henfield (arena bank next to car park track). A lower stem leaf. Leaves have glandular tipped hairs - hence "sticky groundsel".

Southbank Equestrian, Henfield (arena bank next to car park track). An upper stem leaf, really glandular-hairy.

Sticky Groundsel / Stinking Groundsel, (Senecio viscosus) (18/08/2023) Southbank Equestrian, Henfield (arena bank next to car park track). An upper stem leaf, really glandular-hairy.

Southbank Equestrian, Henfield (arena bank next to car park track). An upper stem leaf, really glandular-hairy. Young buds at the bottom.

Sticky Groundsel / Stinking Groundsel, (Senecio viscosus) (14/08/2021) Southbank Equestrian, Henfield (arena bank next to car park track). An upper stem leaf, really glandular-hairy. Young buds at the bottom.

Southbank Equestrian, Henfield (arena bank next to car park track). Underside of leaf.

Sticky Groundsel / Stinking Groundsel, (Senecio viscosus) (05/08/2021) Southbank Equestrian, Henfield (arena bank next to car park track). Underside of leaf.

Sticky Groundsel / Stinking Groundsel, (Senecio viscosus) (05/08/2021) Southbank Equestrian, Henfield (arena bank next to car park track).

Southbank Equestrian, Henfield (arena bank next to car park track). Glandular tipped and other hairs on ridged stem.

Sticky Groundsel / Stinking Groundsel, (Senecio viscosus) (05/08/2021) Southbank Equestrian, Henfield (arena bank next to car park track). Glandular tipped and other hairs on ridged stem.