Arctotheca calendula

Capeweed, Cape Dandelion at Parkes, ACT

Arctotheca calendula at Parkes, ACT - 22 Sep 2016
Arctotheca calendula at Parkes, ACT - 22 Sep 2016
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Arctotheca calendula 22 Sep 2016 michaelb
Arctotheca calendula 22 Sep 2016 Mike

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4 comments

Mike wrote:
   23 Sep 2016
Capeweed season again. Does anyone recall when it became so widespread in Canberra?
MAX wrote:
   28 Sep 2020
This Weed is likely to be ACT / Canberra BIGGEST & NASTIEST Weed problem in Many years. !!! URGENT ACTION is required as it is HIGHLY INVASIVE and Threatens Endangered Grassy Woodland BIODIVERSITY on an UNPRECEDENTED SCALE.!!! Please WAKE UP CANBERRA SCIENTIST & POLITICANS !!
   28 Sep 2020
Yes max the drought and wet conditions has seen big numbers for a lot of flat weeds. I can't recall a season where cape Weed has become as abundant as it is now. One way to try and limit such outbreaks is to try and retain or enhance grass cover and I think the worst hit areas are those where rabbit and kangaroo overgrazing has occurred.
Mike wrote:
   28 Sep 2020
Also a huge problem in public spaces where grass has been mowed.

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  • 22 Sep 2016 11:42 AM Recorded on
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  • Less than 10cm Plant height

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