Phalaris aquatica

Phalaris, Australian Canary Grass at O'Connor, ACT

Phalaris aquatica at O'Connor, ACT - 6 Jun 2016
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Identification history

Phalaris aquatica 26 Aug 2016 MichaelMulvaney
Phalaris aquatica 26 Aug 2016 PeteWoodall

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From memory, size was about 1m, could be a little more. Location is approximate.

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Sighting information

  • 16 - 100 Abundance
  • 6 Jun 2016 04:18 PM Recorded on
  • PeteWoodall Recorded by

Additional information

  • 30cm to 1 metre Plant height

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