Unknown succulent of sorts

[JEB]

Hi,I am very much a novice in the succulent world, but I was attracted to the attached plant at my school fayre because of its strangeness. The body of the plant is very succulent like but the leaves are not.The leaves appear to last for a few weeks before dropping

off.

[Tony H]

Looks like a Senecio ?

[ralphrmartin]

Senecio (also called Kleina) articulata

[Tony R]

Senecio (also called Kleina) articulata

Senecio (also called Kleinia) articulatus - the candle plant.

[Lindsey]

Senecio (also called Kleinia) articulatus - the candle plant.

But don't put a match to it ! It likes very good light levels (sunny windowsill, conservatory, frost-free greenhouse) and tends to grow in our short-day seasons, and has a bit of a rest in summer.

Senecio is related to that well-known weed, groundsel!

[rodsmith]

Senecio is related to that well-known weed, groundsel!

I've got a bit of a soft spot for groundsel. Although it is undoubtedly a weed in most people's eyes (and mine, as I get a lot on my allotment), I find it an attractive plant. It doesn't grow tall, its leaves are not unattractive, it flowers readily and it is very shallow rooting, so easy to pull up. Of all the common weeds I think it is my favourite, if that is not a contradiction in terms. I must remember to pull up any that remain before they set seed.

[Lindsey]

I've got a bit of a soft spot for groundsel

And me for hairy bitter-cress, it is edible (like watercress) if noticed before it sets seed.

As the saying goes... a weed is only a plant in the wrong place...

[ralphrmartin]

Must remember to proof read my postings, and check the gender of genera before posting...

[cornelid]

Here's one:
with a flower.

[Lindsey]

Here's one with a flower.

Scented? I have S.radicans, in flower now, pleasant scent (cloves-ish) but flowers of some of the other Senecios can smell a bit musty.