Centranthus ruber

Red Valerian, Kiss-me-quick, Jupiter's Beard at Googong, NSW

Centranthus ruber at Googong, NSW - 7 Jan 2019
Centranthus ruber at Googong, NSW - 7 Jan 2019
Centranthus ruber at Googong, NSW - 7 Jan 2019
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Identification history

Centranthus ruber 7 Jan 2019 BettyDonWood
Centranthus ruber 7 Jan 2019 BettyDonWood
Unidentified 7 Jan 2019 Wandiyali

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2 comments

   8 Jan 2019
Carolyn - not a major menace, but red valerian is capable of spreading, so I would mattock it out if it is in your woodland area. Mattocking seems pretty effective.
Wandiyali wrote:
   8 Jan 2019
thanks Michael, I will go back tomorrow and weed it out.

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  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 7 Jan 2019 08:16 AM Recorded on
  • Wandiyali Recorded by

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  • True In flower
  • 30cm to 1 metre Plant height

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