se·ne·cio
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plural senecios
Definition of senecio
: any of a large genus (Senecio) of widely distributed composite plants that have alternate or basal leaves and flower heads usually with yellow ray flowers
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“Senecio.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/senecio. Accessed 26 Jan. 2022.
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senecio
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se·ne·cio
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Medical Definition of senecio
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capitalized
: a genus of widely distributed plants (family Compositae) including some containing various alkaloids which are poisonous to livestock
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plural senecios
: any plant of the genus Senecio
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The first known use of senecio was in 1562
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