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The Wood ragwort (Senecio ovatus) belongs to Asteraceae (the Aster family). It is a perennial herb that is found throughout central Europe. It grows in forests, uncultivated land, and along waterways at elevations up to 2000 m, reaching a height of 50 to 150 cm. The leaves are erect and glabrous. They are lanceolate-oblong in shape, with fine serrations along the margins. From July through September, the plant produces corymbs at the stem tips, bearing pale yellow flower heads. Each head contains 4 to 10 ray florets.
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