Echium plantagineum
Paterson's Curse at Greenway, ACT
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| Echium plantagineum | BettyDonWood | 24 Feb 2017 | |
| Echium plantagineum | BettyDonWood | 24 Feb 2017 | |
| Echium sp. | SteveC | 24 Feb 2017 |
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25 Feb 2017
One of the photos of a flower shows the two long stamens that are diagnostic of Patersons Curse. The other diagnostic is the broad (often stem clasping) bases to the leaves. The less common Echium vulgare has four long stamens, and narrow bases to the leaves.
Location information
- Coordinates 149.057000-35.419000
- Altitude 570.0m
- Places Greenway, ACT
Sighting information
- 16 - 100 Abundance
- 22 Feb 2017 07:14 PM Recorded on
- SteveC Recorded by
Collections
- SteveC Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Echium plantagineum Other Wildflowers & Herbs Plants
Species information
- Echium plantagineum Scientific name
- Paterson's Curse Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Exotic
- Major weed or pest
- Up to 1664.5m Recorded at altitude
- External link More information
Seasonal activity
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In flower
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Record quality
Quality score
4 / 7
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