Madia sativa

Tarweed at Booth, ACT

Madia sativa at Booth, ACT - 4 Feb 2022
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Identification history

Madia sativa 4 Feb 2022 MichaelMulvaney
Madia sativa 4 Feb 2022 JBrickhill

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This weed species at several locations up to 1.5 km to the north on Naas valley fire trail, usually in the damper sites near gully crossings. Difficult to distinguish from the very common Fleabane until it is in flower.

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   4 Feb 2022
Thanks John - Parks staff are trying to contain this weed @AdamHenderson @nath_kay @ACTParks-InvasivePlantsTeam

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Location information

Sighting information

  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • 4 Feb 2022 09:51 AM Recorded on
  • JBrickhill Recorded by

Additional information

  • 1 metre to 5 metres Plant height
  • True In flower

Species information

  • Madia sativa Scientific name
  • Tarweed Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Exotic
  • Noxious or High Risk Weed or Pest
  • Up to 1066.91m Recorded at altitude
  • Machine learning
  • In flower

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