Lysimachia arvensis

Scarlet Pimpernel at Gordon, ACT

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Identification history

Lysimachia arvensis	12 Oct 2015	BettyDonWood
Lysimachia arvensis	11 Oct 2015	KenT
Unidentified	11 Oct 2015	ArcherCallaway

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ArcherCallaway wrote:

13 Oct 2015

I'm not sure that I agree with this ID. When I view the other images of Lysimachia arvensis on CNM, they don't seem to have the succulent-type leaves of this plant

KenT wrote:

14 Oct 2015

Ryu, I think what you have is a species that is fairly variable not only in flower colour but in leaf morphology as well which may also change as the plant grows. I initially looked at a much wider range of images then on CNM alone. Up until 2009 the plant was called Anagallis arvensis, it has also gone under a number of other names in the genus Anagallis (see: https://biodiversity.org.au/nsl/services/search?product=apni&tree.id=3029293&name=Lysimachia+arvensis&max=100&display=apni&search=true) which also suggests some fair degree of variability. If that link doesn't work this was a search of the Australian Plant Name Index. I based my determination on plant structure, leaf shape and how the flowers were positioned and developed, you made life a little difficult by not having any open flowers. I hope this helps, perhaps Betty will have something to add. Ken

BettyDonWood wrote:

14 Oct 2015

Whether a soft leaved plant like this species has leaves that are wilted or not depends on how much moisture was available to it a few minutes ago. I have seen this species from beaches and semi-desert to well watered gardens. Have a look at the photos in the Atlas of Living Australia and Encyclopedia of Life.

ArcherCallaway wrote:

15 Oct 2015

Betty- By succulent I meant the group of plants with the thick juicy leaves, I don't think they require much water.
Anyway, thanks for the feedback

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10 Oct 2015 05:04 PM Recorded on
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Plants Other Wildflowers & Herbs ArcherCallaway Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr

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Lysimachia arvensis Scientific name
Scarlet Pimpernel Common name
Not Sensitive
Exotic
Minor weed or pest
Up to 1377.9m Recorded at altitude
Machine learning
In flower
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Anagallis arvensis Anagallis foemina

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