Esler's Weed (Senecio Esleri) is a annual herb in the Asteraceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets.

Senecio esleri is an erect herb, usually annual, rarely a short-lived perennial, growing up to approximately 2 meters tall with striate stems often tinged purple.