Centranthus ruber
Red Valerian, Kiss-me-quick, Jupiter's Beard at Isaacs Ridge
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| Centranthus ruber | Mike | 7 Oct 2015 |
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3 comments
9 Oct 2015
Thanks Mike, I'm still trying to make up my mind as to the level of threat this plant poses as an invasive weed. It seems to only occur in fairly heavily disturbed places but your photo suggests pretty intact habitat.
9 Oct 2015
I have adjusted the location because it was actually under the trees, next to the Berberis. There didn't seem to be any bare ground. I have seen isolated plants on the north side of Mugga Mugga but the big infestation is south of the quarry, spreading into the reserve. There are also garden plantings in Isaacs.
13 Oct 2015
I have now found one in Callum Brae. There is a patch at the top of Hindmarsh Drive in the cutting at the edge of the road so it could be on Red Hill too.
Location information
- Coordinates 149.116696-35.363762
- Altitude 781.0m
- Maps Isaacs Ridge Isaacs Ridge and Nearby
- Places Isaacs, ACT
Sighting information
- 2 Abundance
- 7 Oct 2015 12:14 PM Recorded on
- Mike Recorded by
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Species information
- Centranthus ruber Scientific name
- Red Valerian, Kiss-me-quick, Jupiter's Beard Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Exotic
- Medium weed or pest
- Up to 821.5m Recorded at altitude
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In flower
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