Carthamus lanatus

Saffron Thistle at Wamboin, NSW

Carthamus lanatus at Wamboin, NSW - 1 Feb 2020
Carthamus lanatus at Wamboin, NSW - 1 Feb 2020
Carthamus lanatus at Wamboin, NSW - 1 Feb 2020
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Identification history

Carthamus lanatus 4 Apr 2020 michaelb
Carthamus lanatus 4 Apr 2020 natureguy

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Single plant found amongst Spear Thistles on roadside. First time we have seen this species in Wamboin area. Plant removed.

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Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 1 Feb 2020 03:56 PM Recorded on
  • natureguy Recorded by

Additional information

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

Species information

  • Carthamus lanatus Scientific name
  • Saffron Thistle Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Exotic
  • Noxious or High Risk Weed or Pest
  • Up to 1224.43m Recorded at altitude
  • 86 images trained Machine learning
  • In flower

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