Vinca major

Blue Periwinkle at Hackett, ACT

Vinca major at Hackett, ACT - 7 Mar 2016
Vinca major at Hackett, ACT - 7 Mar 2016
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Vinca major 7 Mar 2016 waltraud

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Several patches of periwinkle - most likely the result of dumping garden debris which is frequently observed in this particular area.

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Acacia decurrens (Green Wattle) at Hackett, ACT - 11 Oct 2023 by waltraud
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Pyracantha fortuneana (Firethorn) at Hackett, ACT - 29 Sep 2023 by waltraud
Grevillea sp. (Grevillea) at Hackett, ACT - 29 Sep 2023 by waltraud
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Pyracantha fortuneana (Firethorn) at Hackett, ACT - 29 Sep 2023 by waltraud
Acacia decurrens (Green Wattle) at Hackett, ACT - 29 Sep 2023 by waltraud
Acacia decurrens (Green Wattle) at Hackett, ACT - 29 Sep 2023 by waltraud
Acacia decurrens (Green Wattle) at Hackett, ACT - 29 Sep 2023 by waltraud
Acacia decurrens (Green Wattle) at Hackett, ACT - 29 Sep 2023 by waltraud
Acacia decurrens (Green Wattle) at Hackett, ACT - 29 Sep 2023 by waltraud
Prunus sp. (A Plum) at Hackett, ACT - 29 Sep 2023 by waltraud
Acacia decurrens (Green Wattle) at Hackett, ACT - 28 Sep 2023 by waltraud
Acacia longifolia subsp. longifolia (Sydney Golden Wattle) at Hackett, ACT - 28 Sep 2023 by waltraud
Acacia decurrens (Green Wattle) at Hackett, ACT - 27 Sep 2023 by waltraud
Acacia mearnsii (Black Wattle) at Hackett, ACT - 27 Sep 2023 by waltraud
Acacia decurrens (Green Wattle) at Hackett, ACT - 26 Sep 2023 by waltraud
Acacia decurrens (Green Wattle) at Hackett, ACT - 26 Sep 2023 by waltraud
Acacia decurrens (Green Wattle) at Hackett, ACT - 26 Sep 2023 by waltraud
Grevillea sp. (Grevillea) at Hackett, ACT - 26 Sep 2023 by waltraud
Grevillea sp. (Grevillea) at Hackett, ACT - 26 Sep 2023 by waltraud
Grevillea sp. (Grevillea) at Hackett, ACT - 26 Sep 2023 by waltraud
Grevillea sp. (Grevillea) at Hackett, ACT - 26 Sep 2023 by waltraud
Grevillea sp. (Grevillea) at Hackett, ACT - 26 Sep 2023 by waltraud
Acacia decurrens (Green Wattle) at Hackett, ACT - 24 Sep 2023 by waltraud
Correa sp. at Hackett, ACT - 24 Sep 2023 by waltraud
Daviesia mimosoides subsp. mimosoides at Hackett, ACT - 24 Sep 2023 by waltraud
Vinca major (Blue Periwinkle) at Hackett, ACT - 13 Mar 2023 by cmobbs
Cirsium vulgare (Spear Thistle) at Hackett, ACT - 6 Jan 2023 by abread111
Dianella sp. aff. longifolia (Benambra) (Pale Flax Lily, Blue Flax Lily) at Hackett, ACT - 6 Jan 2023 by abread111
Eryngium ovinum (Blue Devil) at Hackett, ACT - 6 Jan 2023 by abread111
Rosa rubiginosa (Sweet Briar, Eglantine) at Hackett, ACT - 5 Jan 2023 by abread111
Oxalis articulata (Shamrock) at Hackett, ACT - 5 Jan 2023 by abread111
Epilobium billardiereanum (Willowherb) at Hackett, ACT - 15 Dec 2022 by Avery
Eristalinus punctulatus (Golden Native Drone Fly) at Hackett, ACT - 30 Nov 2022 by Pirom
Silene gallica var. gallica (French Catchfly) at Hackett, ACT - 29 Oct 2022 by abread111
Heliocosma (genus - immature) (A tortrix or leafroller moth) at Mount Majura - 25 Oct 2022 by Boagshoags
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Hackett, ACT - 13 Sep 2022 by waltraud
Nassella neesiana (Chilean Needlegrass) at Hackett, ACT - 13 Sep 2022 by waltraud
Pyracantha fortuneana (Firethorn) at Hackett, ACT - 26 May 2022 by abread111
Oudemansiella 'radicata group' (Rooting shank) at Hackett, ACT - 26 May 2022 by abread111
Asperula conferta (Common Woodruff) at Hackett, ACT - 26 May 2022 by abread111
Ligustrum sinense (Narrow-leaf Privet, Chinese Privet) at Hackett, ACT - 26 May 2022 by abread111
Themeda triandra (Kangaroo Grass) at Hackett, ACT - 11 Feb 2022 by Avery
Tiliqua rugosa (Shingleback Lizard) at Hackett, ACT - 9 Jan 2022 by WalterEgo
Vinca major (Blue Periwinkle) at Hackett, ACT - 2 Jan 2022 by abread111
Eryngium ovinum (Blue Devil) at Hackett, ACT - 2 Jan 2022 by abread111
Eryngium ovinum (Blue Devil) at Hackett, ACT - 2 Jan 2022 by abread111
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Hackett, ACT - 16 Dec 2021 by tpreston
Wahlenbergia sp. (Bluebell) at Hackett, ACT - 3 Dec 2020 by abread111
Tiliqua rugosa (Shingleback Lizard) at Hackett, ACT - 18 Oct 2018 by Machew
Rumex sagittatus (Turkey Rhubarb, Climbing Dock) at Hackett, ACT - 19 Nov 2017 by waltraud
Nandina domestica (Sacred Bamboo) at Hackett, ACT - 19 Nov 2017 by waltraud
Asparagus asparagoides (Bridal Creeper, Florist's Smilax) at Hackett, ACT - 19 Nov 2017 by WalterEgo
Porrostoma rhipidium (Long-nosed Lycid (Net-winged) beetle) at Hackett, ACT - 18 Nov 2017 by WalterEgo
Crinia sp. (genus) (A froglet) at Hackett, ACT - 21 May 2017 by MAX
Tiliqua rugosa (Shingleback Lizard) at Hackett, ACT - 7 Mar 2016 by waltraud
Hardenbergia violacea (False Sarsaparilla) at Hackett, ACT - 7 Mar 2016 by waltraud
Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Hackett, ACT - 15 Oct 2005 by waltraud
Stackhousia monogyna (Creamy Candles) at Hackett, ACT - 15 Oct 2005 by waltraud

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Sighting information

  • 101 - 1,000 Abundance
  • 7 Mar 2016 11:40 AM Recorded on
  • waltraud Recorded by

Species information

  • Vinca major Scientific name
  • Blue Periwinkle Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Exotic
  • Noxious or High Risk Weed or Pest
  • Up to 1255m Recorded at altitude
  • Machine learning
  • In flower
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