About Hiwali Sonki
Hiwali Sonki (Senecio edgeworthii) is a herb belonging to the Asteraceae family (Daisy/Sunflower family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate/opposite simple leaves, capitulum (head) flower clusters, achene with pappus fruit. It is typically found in grasslands. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during August-October.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Senecio edgeworthii
- Genus
- Senecio
- Family
- ASTERACEAE
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- Grasslands
- Native to
- India
- Flowering & fruiting
- August-October
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)

Botanical family
Asteraceae
Daisy/Sunflower family
Hiwali Sonki belongs to the Asteraceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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