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Sighting 3361421

Senecio madagascariensis

Madagascan Fireweed, Fireweed at O'Malley, ACT

Senecio madagascariensis at O'Malley, ACT - 12 Oct 2016 11:36 AM
Senecio madagascariensis at O'Malley, ACT - 12 Oct 2016 11:36 AM
Senecio madagascariensis at O'Malley, ACT - 12 Oct 2016 11:36 AM
Senecio madagascariensis at O'Malley, ACT - 12 Oct 2016 11:36 AM
Senecio madagascariensis at O'Malley, ACT - 12 Oct 2016 11:36 AM
Senecio madagascariensis at O'Malley, ACT - 12 Oct 2016 11:36 AM
Senecio madagascariensis at O'Malley, ACT - 12 Oct 2016 11:36 AM
Senecio madagascariensis at O'Malley, ACT - 12 Oct 2016 11:36 AM
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Senecio madagascariensis 12 Oct 2016 BettyDonWood
Senecio madagascariensis 12 Oct 2016 Mike

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7 comments

Mike wrote:
   13 Oct 2016
Maybe I need a refresher but this looks like fireweed to me.
ACTBioSecurity wrote:
   13 Oct 2016
Agree - see the stem clasping leaves with well spaced toothed margin. Leave size right. Petal number in correct number range. If around 20 bracts too - confirmed. Remove before seeding and map treatment site on Collector app Treated Weeds please.
Mike wrote:
   13 Oct 2016
Photo of buds added.
BettyDonWood wrote:
   13 Oct 2016
It is essential that you count the bracts. The only obvious diferrence between it and some forms of Senecio pinnatifolius (var. alpinus in the ACT) is the number of bracts around the flower head. http://keyserver.lucidcentral.org/weeds/data/media/Html/senecio_madagascariensis.htm
ACTBioSecurity wrote:
   13 Oct 2016
Yes Mike - please check bract number asap - as if fireweed needs to be removed quickly
Mike wrote:
   13 Oct 2016
Found another one when I went back to get a close-up and count. Thirteen ray florets (petals) and 21 green bracts.
Mike wrote:
   13 Oct 2016
Two plants removed. Had not reached seed stage. Reported on Collector so the site can be monitored.

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  • 30cm to 1 metre Plant height

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