Erica lusitanica
Spanish Heath at Dunlop, ACT
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| Erica lusitanica | pinnaCLE | 28 Sep 2018 | |
| Erica lusitanica | pinnaCLE | 28 Sep 2018 |
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The invasive plant in this location has been treated since 2011. Photo and location supplied by Bob Hodgson who has written the current status description "The first Spanish Heath we treated (2011) was cut and daubed as plants were quite
large. Since then we have pulled them and placed all material in a heap which
has now rotted right down. No new plants have emerged from this heap.
Only on one occasion has there been flowers on any plant since. The plant was
only about 10 cm high and most were buds not open flowers. Since that time we have been closely monitored the sites and have rubbed up and down any plant with 1:1 glyphosate (sponge daubers) whilst holding the top of the plant. This has proved successful."
For more detail contact FOTPIN.
1 comment
29 Sep 2018
I have forwarded on to the Senior Ranger at CNP North, Simon Stratford, for his information. Many thanks.
Location information
- Coordinates 149.044111-35.261873
- Altitude 640.0m
- Maps The Pinnacle
- Places Dunlop, ACT
Sighting information
- 4 - 15 Abundance
- 20 Sep 2018 12:00 AM Recorded on
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- 10cm to 30cm Plant height
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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
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Seasonal activity
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In flower
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