Pilosella aurantiaca

Orange Hawkweed at Jagumba, NSW

Pilosella aurantiaca at Jagumba, NSW - 18 Jan 2010
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Pilosella aurantiaca 18 Jan 2018 MichaelMulvaney
Pilosella aurantiaca 18 Jan 2018 Mike

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This is an old photo taken during an early search and destroy program in Kosciuszko National Park.

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Mike wrote:
   19 Jan 2018
Orange hawkweed is the subject of a major search and eradication program involving staff. contractors, volunteers and even sniffer dogs. It spreads by wind, water, animals, people and vehicles. Keep an eye out and report any plants.

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Additional information

  • True In flower

Species information

  • Pilosella aurantiaca Scientific name
  • Orange Hawkweed Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Exotic
  • Noxious or High Risk Weed or Pest
  • 1311.14m to 1569m Recorded at altitude
  • Machine learning
  • In flower
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  • Synonyms

    Hieracium aurantiacum

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