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Blue Periwinkle at Jerrabomberra, ACT

Vinca major at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 27 Aug 2019
Vinca major at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 27 Aug 2019
Vinca major at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 27 Aug 2019
Vinca major at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 27 Aug 2019
Vinca major at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 27 Aug 2019
Vinca major at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 27 Aug 2019
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Vinca major 30 Aug 2019 BettyDonWood
Vinca major 30 Aug 2019 Mike

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One of several large clumps. Flowering profusely though the leaves look pale.

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Amanita muscaria (Fly Agaric) at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 30 Apr 2022 by Mike
Lobularia maritima (Sweet Alyssum) at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 9 Apr 2022 by Mike
Centaurea solstitialis (St Barnaby's Thistle) at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 9 Apr 2022 by Mike
Bidens pilosa (Cobbler's Pegs, Farmer's Friend) at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 9 Apr 2022 by Mike
Vinca major (Blue Periwinkle) at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 3 Mar 2022 by Mike
Acacia decurrens (Green Wattle) at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 1 Mar 2022 by Mike
Castiarina erythroptera (Lycid Mimic Jewel Beetle) at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 18 Dec 2021 by Harrisi
Pelargonium australe (Austral Stork's-bill) at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 23 Nov 2021 by Mike
Dimorphotheca ecklonis (African Daisy) at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 26 Oct 2021 by Mike
Hibbertia obtusifolia (Grey Guinea-flower) at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 27 Sep 2021 by AnneG1
Silybum marianum (Variegated Thistle) at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 27 Jul 2021 by Mike
Bidens pilosa (Cobbler's Pegs, Farmer's Friend) at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 17 Mar 2021 by Mike
Sisyrinchium rosulatum (Scourweed) at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 23 Nov 2020 by Mike
Drosera sp. (A Sundew) at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 8 Sep 2020 by Mike
Bulbine bulbosa (Golden Lily) at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 8 Sep 2020 by Mike
Bulbine bulbosa (Golden Lily) at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 7 Sep 2020 by Mike
Austroacacidiplosis botrycephalae (A Gall Midge) at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 27 Jul 2020 by Mike
Raphanus raphanistrum (Wild Radish, Jointed Charlock) at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 25 Jun 2020 by Mike
Hirschfeldia incana (Buchan Weed) at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 19 Apr 2020 by Mike
Bidens pilosa (Cobbler's Pegs, Farmer's Friend) at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 18 Apr 2020 by Mike
Schkuhria pinnata (Curious Weed, Dwarf Mexican Marigold) at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 18 Apr 2020 by Mike
Goodenia hederacea (Ivy Goodenia) at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 4 Apr 2020 by Mike
Ficus carica (Fig) at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 12 Nov 2019 by Mike
Acacia decurrens (Green Wattle) at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 27 Aug 2019 by Mike
Olearia lirata (Snowy Daisybush) at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 27 Aug 2019 by Mike
Neuroptera (order) (Unidentified lacewing) at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 17 May 2019 by Mike
Uraba lugens (Gumleaf Skeletonizer) at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 17 May 2019 by Mike
Bidens pilosa (Cobbler's Pegs, Farmer's Friend) at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 12 Apr 2019 by Mike
Portulaca sp. (garden cultivar) (Purslane) at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 12 Apr 2019 by Mike
Goodenia hederacea subsp. hederacea (Ivy Goodenia, Forest Goodenia) at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 20 Jan 2019 by Mike
Olearia lirata (Snowy Daisybush) at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 15 May 2018 by Mike
Acacia decurrens (Green Wattle) at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 15 May 2018 by Mike
Boreoides subulatus (Wingless Soldier Fly) at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 22 Apr 2018 by Mike
Goodenia hederacea subsp. hederacea (Ivy Goodenia, Forest Goodenia) at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 2 Jan 2018 by Mike
Cirsium vulgare (Spear Thistle) at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 2 Jan 2018 by Mike
Acacia decurrens (Green Wattle) at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 2 Jan 2018 by Mike
Styphelia triflora (Five-corners) at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 31 Mar 2017 by Mike
Chaenomeles speciosa (Flowering Quince) at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 4 Sep 2016 by Mike
Fraxinus pennsylvanica (Green Ash, Red Ash) at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 15 Jun 2016 by Mike
Styphelia triflora (Five-corners) at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 29 May 2016 by Mike
Indigofera australis subsp. australis (Australian Indigo) at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 12 Jun 2015 by Mike
Styphelia triflora (Five-corners) at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 24 Feb 2015 by Mike
Goodenia hederacea (Ivy Goodenia) at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 20 Jan 2015 by Mike
Pelargonium australe (Austral Stork's-bill) at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 29 Dec 2014 by Mike
Vittadinia muelleri (Narrow-leafed New Holland Daisy) at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 29 Dec 2014 by Mike
Hypericum gramineum (Small St Johns Wort) at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 29 Dec 2014 by Mike
Eryngium ovinum (Blue Devil) at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 29 Dec 2014 by Mike
Styphelia triflora (Five-corners) at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 12 May 2014 by Mike

Location information

Species information

  • Vinca major Scientific name
  • Blue Periwinkle Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Exotic
  • Noxious or High Risk Weed or Pest

Sighting information

  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • 27 Aug 2019 04:33 PM Recorded on
  • Mike Recorded by

Additional information

  • True In flower
  • 10cm to 30cm Plant height

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