Wahlenbergia sp.

Bluebell at Hackett, ACT

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Wahlenbergia sp. MichaelBedingfield 2 Nov 2014
Unverified ClubFED 1 Nov 2014

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5 comments

   2 Nov 2014
I've seen these around, would love to know what it is!
   2 Nov 2014
It looks like a wahlenbergia - maybe W. luteola
   2 Nov 2014
Wahlenbergia species are often hard to differentiate, and you usually need more than just the flower for proper identification.
   2 Nov 2014
For a definite identification you need good photos of the stems and leaves, and the backs of the flowers. In some cases you also need fairly mature fruit as well.
   3 Nov 2014
Thanks, next time I'll be sure to take photos of all the other parts of the plants too.

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Sighting information

  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • 1 Nov 2014 12:45 PM Recorded on
  • ClubFED Recorded by
  • Yes In flower

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Species information

  • Wahlenbergia sp. Scientific name
  • Bluebell Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 2121m Recorded at altitude

Seasonal activity

  • In flower

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