Gazania x splendens
Gazania at Canberra, ACT
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| Gazania x splendens | MichaelMulvaney | 16 Oct 2015 | |
| Gazania x splendens | Mike | 16 Oct 2015 |
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Significant sighting
MichaelMulvaney noted:
16 Oct 2015
Thanks Mike, this really is a major infestation. This coverleaf supports a moderate population of the endangered Golden Sun Moth so that is a concern, on the other hand I think the NCA's West Basin plan has this clover leaf under development plans.
User's notes
Over 500 square metres in grass north of Parkes Way and Commonwealth Avenue. Imagine what it could do in our Nature Reserves.
2 comments
17 Oct 2015
I wonder if the lawn mowers will get cleaned after they mow this or will the seed get scattered along the roadsides.
17 Oct 2015
Yes - other reports coming in too. Plants spreading along suburban nature strips, plants removed from Mt Pleasant and Black Mountain. Maybe a sleeper weed that is starting to increase its rate of spread.
Location information
- Coordinates 149.127133-35.284917
- Altitude 566.2m
- Maps City Renewal Authority Area
- Places Canberra, ACT
Sighting information
- 1,001 - 10,000 Abundance
- 16 Oct 2015 01:48 PM Recorded on
- Mike Recorded by
- Yes In flower
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Species information
- Gazania x splendens Scientific name
- Gazania Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Exotic
- Minor weed or pest
- Up to 749.53m Recorded at altitude
- External link More information
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Synonyms
Gazania linearis
Seasonal activity
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In flower
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