Taraxacum sp.

Dandelion at O'Malley, ACT

Taraxacum sp. at O'Malley, ACT - 4 Sep 2015
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Identification history

Taraxacum sp. 6 Sep 2015 Mike

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A common weed in lawns and gardens.

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BettyDonWood wrote:
   9 Oct 2016
Probably Taraxacum sect. Taraxacum.

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Location information

Sighting information

  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 4 Sep 2015 11:40 AM Recorded on
  • Mike Recorded by

Additional information

  • True In flower

Species information

  • Taraxacum sp. Scientific name
  • Dandelion Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Exotic
  • Minor Weed or Pest
  • Up to 861.13m Recorded at altitude
  • Machine learning
  • In flower
  • External link More information
  • Synonyms

    Taraxacum officinale

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