In the Isle of Man it is considered a magical plant. If you pull it up you have to apologise to it or else the fairies might get you.
Information
Latin name: Senecio Jacobaea
Family: Asteraceae
Folk name: stinking wilie, benweed, staggerwort, dog standard, cankerwort, stammerwort
Habitat: Wastleland, waysides, pasture
Part Used: Leaves
Medicinal Use: Used for rheumatoid arthritis, gout and sciatica
Wikipedia Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacobaea_vulgaris
