Ulex europaeus
Gorse at Watson, ACT
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| Ulex europaeus | MichaelMulvaney | 16 Mar 2018 | |
| Ulex europaeus | waltraud | 16 Mar 2018 |
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Significant sighting
MichaelMulvaney noted:
19 Mar 2018
a nasty weed that has the potential to become widespread - a good one to keep an eye out for and eradicate while still possible
User's notes
I'm pretty sure they are Gorse but would appreciate confirmation. There was one larger plant > 30cm tall and 6 plants < 30cm. I cut and dabbed them all.
In addition to the 16th March findings I discovered 2 tiny Gorse plants, 23rd March 2018.
4 comments
19 Mar 2018
A declared noxious weed.
Species information:
http://weeds.dpi.nsw.gov.au/Weeds/Details/64
http://keyserver.lucidcentral.org/weeds/data/media/Html/ulex_europaeus.htm
Species information:
http://weeds.dpi.nsw.gov.au/Weeds/Details/64
http://keyserver.lucidcentral.org/weeds/data/media/Html/ulex_europaeus.htm
20 Mar 2018
PCS does regular surveys of Gorse including on Mt Majura at the Fair - I only learned that recently when I met the guy on his bike conducting the survey. I think he was around the area where I found the Gorse but must have overlooked it.
It would be great if PCS could share the records of (historic) Gorse sites so that we can watch out for it.
It would be great if PCS could share the records of (historic) Gorse sites so that we can watch out for it.
20 Mar 2018
Speaking from personal experience, a very tough and prolific weed if it gets out of hand....
Location information
- Coordinates 149.169620-35.224740
- Altitude 627.0m
- Maps The Fair, Watson
- Places Watson, ACT
Sighting information
- 9 Abundance
- 16 Mar 2018 11:50 AM Recorded on
- waltraud Recorded by
- 30cm to 1 metre Plant height
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Species information
- Ulex europaeus Scientific name
- Gorse Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Exotic
- Major weed or pest
- Up to 766m Recorded at altitude
- External link More information
Seasonal activity
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In flower
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