Pyracantha sp.

Firethorn at Griffith, ACT

Pyracantha sp. at Griffith, ACT - 19 Dec 2017
Pyracantha sp. at Griffith, ACT - 19 Dec 2017
Pyracantha sp. at Griffith, ACT - 19 Dec 2017
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Pyracantha sp. 20 Dec 2017 MichaelMulvaney
Unidentified 17 Dec 2017 ianandlibby1

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yes it has thorns

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BettyDonWood wrote:
   18 Dec 2017
A Cotoneaster or Pyracantha or maybe Crataegus. Did it have thorns? Wait for the fruit to ripen
ianandlibby1 wrote:
   20 Dec 2017
yes it has thorns
ianandlibby1 wrote:
   9 May 2018
Removed by Griffith Woodland Volunteer Group February 2018

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Sighting information

  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • 19 Dec 2017 03:22 PM Recorded on
  • ianandlibby1 Recorded by

Additional information

  • 1 metre to 5 metres Plant height

Species information

  • Pyracantha sp. Scientific name
  • Firethorn Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Exotic
  • Noxious or High Risk Weed or Pest
  • Up to 777.61m Recorded at altitude
  • Machine learning
  • In flower
  • External link More information

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