Giant Groundsel Collection

Aster, Ragwort, Tansy, Groundsel, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Aster, Ragwort, Tansy, Groundsel, Victorian Botanical Illustration Victorian Botanical Illustration

Aster, Starwort, Goldenrod, Groundsel, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Aster, Starwort, Goldenrod, Groundsel, Victorian Botanical Illustration Victorian Botanical Illustration

A tree senecio or giant groundsel flourishes in snow on the upper slopes of Mount Kenya (17, 058 feet). These plants flower about every ten years

Kenya, Central Highlands, Mount Kenya, 17, 058 feet high, is Africas second highest snow-capped mountain. The plant in the foreground is a giant groundsel or tree senecio

Kitandara Valley and the kitandara lakes with Giant Groundsel
Kitandara Valley, Rwenzori, Uganda

Mountain Forest (at 4200m) of Giant Groundsel or Tree Senecio at Mount Stanley, Rwenzori, Uganda
Mountain Forest at Mt. Stanley, Rwenzori, Uganda

Mount Baker with Bujuku bog and Bujuku lake (3900m) in the Rwezori Mountains, Uganda
Mount Baker and Bujuku bog, Rwenzori, Uganda

Giant Groundsel -Dendrosenecio kilimanjari-, near the Horombo Huts, Marangu Route, Mt. Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

Giant Groundsel -Dendrosenecio kilimanjari-, near the Horombo Huts, Mt Mawenzi at back, Marangu Route, Mt. Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

Kibo Peak, extinct volcano, forest of Giant Groundsel -Dendrosenecio Kilimanjari-, Kilimanjaro National Park, Marangu Route, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

Kibo Peak, extinct volcano, Giant Groundsel -Dendrosenecio Kilimanjari-, Kilimanjaro National Park, Marangu Route, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

Giant Groundsels -Dendrosenecio- in the Rwenzori Mountains, Uganda

Valley with Afro-alpine vegetation, Giant Groundsels -Dendrosenecio- in the Rwenzori Mountains, Uganda

Valley with Afro-alpine vegetation, Giant Groundsels -Dendrosenecio- in the Rwenzori Mountains, Uganda

Valley with Afro-alpine vegetation, Giant Groundsels -Dendrosenecio- in front of mountains in the Rwenzori Mountains, Kasese, Uganda

Giant lobelia, Simien Mountains, Ethiopia
Giant lobelia (Lobelia rhynchopetalum), Simien Mountains National Park, Unesco World Heritage Site, Amhara region, Ethiopia

Giant lobelias in Simien mountains, Ethiopian highlands, Amhara

Ethiopian wolf (Canis simensis) in Siemen Mountains, Ethiopian Highlands, Amhara, Ethiopia

Kenya, Mount Kenya National Park, 4200 m. Teleki Valley, Giant groundsel (Dendrosenecio keniodendron) in foreground

A giant groundsel growing at 4000 metres elevation under the Barranco Wall of Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

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The giant groundsel, also known as Aster or Ragwort, is a stunning plant that can be found in various regions across East Africa. With its vibrant yellow flowers and star-like appearance, it resembles other plants such as Tansy and Goldenrod. This unique species has been captured beautifully in Victorian botanical illustrations, showcasing its intricate details. One of the most breathtaking sights to witness is the Kitandara Valley and the Kitandara lakes adorned with giant groundsel. These majestic plants thrive in the mountain forests at an impressive altitude of 4200m on Mount Stanley in Rwenzori, Uganda. The lush Bujuku bog and Bujuku lake at 3900m in Rwezori Mountains also provide a picturesque backdrop for these towering giants. It's truly awe-inspiring to see how this tree senecio flourishes even amidst snow-covered landscapes. From Kenya's Central Highlands to Mount Kilimanjaro's Marangu Route in Tanzania, these giant groundsel plants add a touch of grandeur to their surroundings. As you ascend Kibo Peak, an extinct volcano within Kilimanjaro National Park, you'll encounter forests filled with Dendrosenecio kilimanjari - the scientific name for Giant Groundsel. Whether near Camp Horombo Hut or with Mt Mawenzi looming behind them, these magnificent plants create a surreal atmosphere that leaves visitors spellbound. The giant groundsel is not just any ordinary plant; it represents resilience and beauty against all odds. Its presence adds charm to some of Africa's most iconic landscapes while reminding us of nature's ability to flourish even under harsh conditions.