Erica lusitanica
Spanish Heath at Isaacs, ACT
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| Erica lusitanica | MichaelMulvaney | 20 Feb 2015 | |
| Erica lusitanica | Mike | 19 Feb 2015 |
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Significant sighting
MichaelMulvaney noted:
20 Feb 2015
This is a highly invasive plant, currently only occurring in a few locations in the ACT. It is one that we have a chance of eradicating if new infestations are promptly recorded
User's notes
Patch of Spanish heath in Isaacs pines, gradually being eliminated.
8 comments
3 Mar 2015
Great news that you guys acted so promptly to Mike's report - hopefully we will be able to eradicate Spanish Heath from the ACT, let's all keep our eyes out for it.
3 Mar 2015
The numbers are coming down but new plants keep sprouting. I have been working on this for a few years, removed 65 in 2013, probably 24 in 2014. It just needs monitoring to make sure no seedlings reach flowering stage.
2 Aug 2015
I have removed 63 seedlings. So much for my thought that numbers were decreasing. Most were in an area less than half square metre so might have succumbed to overcrowding, but it's a site to keep an eye on.
25 Aug 2015
Well done acting early on this one - see this link showing how bad it can get http://aaybee.com.au/Spanish%20Heath.html
Location information
- Coordinates 149.118803-35.377556
- Maps Isaacs Ridge and Nearby
- Places Isaacs, ACT
Sighting information
- 16 - 100 Abundance
- 11 Aug 2014 06:03 AM Recorded on
- Mike Recorded by
- Yes In flower
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Species information
- Erica lusitanica Scientific name
- Spanish Heath Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Exotic
- Major weed or pest
- Up to 865m Recorded at altitude
- External link More information
Seasonal activity
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In flower
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