Senecio evansianus is a flowering plant in the daisy family. It is endemic to the Australian external territory of Norfolk Island in the south-west Pacific Ocean. It was originally described in 1992 by American botanist Robert Orange Belcher.
Description The species grows as a low herb up to 30 cm in height, with small yellow daisy flowers.
Distribution and habitat The plants are restricted to well-watered clay soils beneath open stands of Norfolk Island pine. Threats include competition with invasive weeds such as kikuyu grass. The species conservation status has been assessed as Endangered.
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