Euphorbia lathyris

Caper Spurge at Hughes, ACT

Euphorbia lathyris at Hughes, ACT - 10 May 2020
Euphorbia lathyris at Hughes, ACT - 10 May 2020
Euphorbia lathyris at Hughes, ACT - 10 May 2020
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Identification history

Euphorbia lathyris 10 May 2020 BettyDonWood
Euphorbia lathyris 10 May 2020 MichaelMulvaney
Unidentified 10 May 2020 jennyt

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3 comments

   10 May 2020
Definitely a weedy Euphorb, but uncertain exactly which one
jennyt wrote:
   10 May 2020
Thanks Michael will try to find it to remove
BettyDonWood wrote:
   10 May 2020
Next time I am at my desk top, I will see what I can do about cropping the photo with the biggest flower cluster so we can see what it looks like.

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Mutusca brevicornis (A broad-headed bug) at Hughes, ACT - 20 Oct 2024 by JamWiRe
Clematis leptophylla (Small-leaf Clematis, Old Man's Beard) at Hughes, ACT - 27 Aug 2024 by KL
Acacia boormanii (Snowy River Wattle) at Hughes, ACT - 27 Aug 2024 by KL
Vespula germanica (European wasp) at Hughes Grassy Woodland - 26 May 2024 by LisaH
Geastrum sp. (Geastrum sp.) at Hughes Grassy Woodland - 15 Apr 2024 by LisaH
Uresiphita ornithopteralis (Tree Lucerne Moth) at Red Hill to Yarralumla Creek - 6 Apr 2024 by LisaH
Megachile (Hackeriapis) rhodura (A Resin Bee) at Hughes Grassy Woodland - 6 Apr 2024 by LisaH
Vespula germanica (European wasp) at Hughes Grassy Woodland - 6 Apr 2024 by LisaH
Chauliognathus tricolor (Tricolor soldier beetle) at Hughes Grassy Woodland - 16 Mar 2024 by LisaH
Polistes (Gyrostoma) erythrinus (Red paper wasp) at Red Hill to Yarralumla Creek - 9 Feb 2024 by LisaH
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Hughes Grassy Woodland - 7 Feb 2024 by LisaH
Heliocosma argyroleuca (A tortrix or leafroller moth) at Hughes Grassy Woodland - 27 Jan 2024 by LisaH
Lasioglossum (Parasphecodes) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Hughes Grassy Woodland - 27 Jan 2024 by LisaH
Blattodea (order) (Unidentified cockroach) at Red Hill to Yarralumla Creek - 25 Jan 2024 by LisaH
Phaulacridium vittatum (Wingless Grasshopper) at Red Hill to Yarralumla Creek - 31 Dec 2023 by LisaH
Olbonoma triptycha (Chezela Group) at Hughes Grassy Woodland - 24 Dec 2023 by LisaH
Phyllotocus navicularis (Nectar scarab) at Red Hill to Yarralumla Creek - 24 Dec 2023 by LisaH
Philobota pedetis (Spotty Philobota) at Hughes, ACT - 13 May 2023 by LisaH
Cynoglossum australe (Australian Forget-me-not) at Hughes, ACT - 2 Dec 2022 by KL
Billardiera heterophylla (Western Australian Bluebell Creeper) at Hughes, ACT - 1 Dec 2022 by KL
Grevillea sp. (Grevillea) at Hughes, ACT - 13 Aug 2022 by KL
Cassinia sifton (Sifton Bush, Chinese Shrub) at Hughes, ACT - 18 Jun 2022 by Tapirlord
Eucalyptus pauciflora subsp. pauciflora (White Sally, Snow Gum) at Hughes, ACT - 18 Jun 2022 by Tapirlord
Euphorbia oblongata (Egg-leaf Spurge) at Hughes, ACT - 25 May 2022 by KL
Crematogaster sp. (genus) (Acrobat ant, Cocktail ant) at Hughes, ACT - 11 Apr 2022 by LisaH
Psephotus haematonotus (Red-rumped Parrot) at Hughes, ACT - 16 Feb 2022 by KL
Pelargonium australe (Austral Stork's-bill) at Hughes, ACT - 11 Feb 2022 by KL
Heliocosma argyroleuca (A tortrix or leafroller moth) at Hughes, ACT - 29 Nov 2021 by LisaH
Pseudognaphalium luteoalbum (Jersey Cudweed) at Hughes, ACT - 16 Oct 2021 by LisaH
Buglossoides arvensis (Sheepweed) at Deakin, ACT - 8 Oct 2021 by Tapirlord
Wahlenbergia multicaulis (Tadgell's Bluebell) at Deakin, ACT - 8 Oct 2021 by Tapirlord
Oxalis thompsoniae (Fluffy-fruit Wood-sorrel) at Deakin, ACT - 8 Oct 2021 by Tapirlord
Daucus glochidiatus (Australian Carrot) at Deakin, ACT - 30 Sep 2021 by KL
Cynoglossum australe (Australian Forget-me-not) at Hughes, ACT - 9 Sep 2021 by KL
Oriolus sagittatus (Olive-backed Oriole) at Hughes, ACT - 2 Sep 2021 by LisaH
Grevillea robusta (Silky Oak) at Hughes, ACT - 31 Aug 2021 by Tapirlord
Solanum pseudocapsicum (Jerusalem Cherry, Madeira Cherry) at Hughes, ACT - 27 Feb 2021 by KL
Utetheisa pulchelloides (Heliotrope Moth) at Hughes, ACT - 27 Feb 2021 by LisaH
Araneae (order) (Unidentified spider) at Deakin, ACT - 25 Feb 2021 by LisaH
Asura lydia (Lydia Lichen Moth) at Hughes, ACT - 25 Feb 2021 by LisaH
Thynninae (subfamily) (Smooth flower wasp) at Deakin, ACT - 25 Feb 2021 by LisaH
Hirundo neoxena (Welcome Swallow) at Deakin, ACT - 24 Feb 2021 by LisaH
Lagriini sp. (tribe) (Unidentified lagriine darkling beetle) at Deakin, ACT - 13 Feb 2021 by LisaH
Iridomyrmex purpureus (Meat Ant) at Hughes, ACT - 13 Feb 2021 by LisaH
Coccinellidae (family) (Unidentified lady beetle) at Deakin, ACT - 13 Feb 2021 by LisaH
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Hughes, ACT - 10 Feb 2021 by LisaH
Miridae (family) (Unidentified plant bug) at Hughes, ACT - 10 Feb 2021 by LisaH
Glyphipterix chrysoplanetis (A Sedge Moth) at Hughes, ACT - 10 Feb 2021 by LisaH
Paropsisterna m-fuscum (Eucalyptus Leaf Beetle) at Deakin, ACT - 10 Feb 2021 by LisaH
Wahlenbergia multicaulis (Tadgell's Bluebell) at Hughes, ACT - 10 Feb 2021 by JackyF
Clania (genus) (A case moth) at Hughes, ACT - 10 Feb 2021 by JackyF
Pelargonium australe (Austral Stork's-bill) at Hughes, ACT - 10 Feb 2021 by JackyF
Gminatus australis (Orange assassin bug) at Hughes, ACT - 9 Feb 2021 by LisaH
Scopula rubraria (Reddish Wave, Plantain Moth) at Hughes, ACT - 9 Feb 2021 by LisaH
Cynoglossum australe (Australian Forget-me-not) at Hughes, ACT - 7 Feb 2021 by Tapirlord
Calomela sp. (genus) (Acacia leaf beetle) at Hughes, ACT - 7 Feb 2021 by LisaH
Eretmocera (genus) (Scythrididae family) at Deakin, ACT - 7 Feb 2021 by LisaH
Uresiphita ornithopteralis (Tree Lucerne Moth) at Hughes, ACT - 7 Feb 2021 by LisaH
Lasioglossum (Parasphecodes) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Hughes, ACT - 7 Feb 2021 by LisaH
Siphanta sp. (genus) (Green planthopper, Torpedo bug) at Hughes, ACT - 7 Feb 2021 by LisaH
Cheilanthes sieberi (Rock Fern) at Hughes, ACT - 6 Feb 2021 by JackyF
Bovista (A puffball) at Hughes, ACT - 6 Feb 2021 by JackyF
Macropus giganteus (Eastern Grey Kangaroo) at Deakin, ACT - 6 Feb 2021 by JackyF
Diplacodes sp. (genus) (Percher) at Deakin, ACT - 6 Feb 2021 by JackyF
Cynoglossum australe (Australian Forget-me-not) at Hughes, ACT - 6 Feb 2021 by JackyF
Cheilanthes sieberi (Rock Fern) at Hughes, ACT - 30 Jan 2021 by Tapirlord
Cirsium vulgare (Spear Thistle) at Hughes, ACT - 30 Jan 2021 by Tapirlord
Asilinae sp. (subfamily) (Unidentified asiline Robberfly) at Hughes, ACT - 30 Jan 2021 by Tapirlord
Scopula rubraria (Reddish Wave, Plantain Moth) at Deakin, ACT - 30 Jan 2021 by Tapirlord
Uresiphita ornithopteralis (Tree Lucerne Moth) at Deakin, ACT - 30 Jan 2021 by Tapirlord
Turneromyia sp. (genus) (Zebra spider wasp) at Hughes, ACT - 24 Jan 2021 by LisaH
Miridae (family) (Unidentified plant bug) at Hughes, ACT - 24 Jan 2021 by LisaH
Trichosurus vulpecula (Common Brushtail Possum) at Hughes, ACT - 5 Jan 2021 by JamWiRe
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Hughes, ACT - 21 Dec 2020 by KL
Senecio hispidulus (Hill Fireweed) at Hughes, ACT - 3 Dec 2020 by KL
Convolvulus angustissimus subsp. angustissimus (Australian Bindweed) at Deakin, ACT - 2 Dec 2020 by KL
Solanum sp. (Tomato) at Hughes, ACT - 1 Dec 2020 by KL
Calotis lappulacea (Yellow Burr Daisy) at Hughes, ACT - 23 Nov 2020 by TomT
Haloragis heterophylla (Variable Raspwort) at Deakin, ACT - 23 Nov 2020 by TomT
Solanum cinereum (Narrawa Burr) at Hughes, ACT - 21 Nov 2020 by KL
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Hughes, ACT - 21 Nov 2020 by KL
Psaltoda moerens (Redeye cicada) at Hughes, ACT - 21 Nov 2020 by KL
Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Hughes, ACT - 17 Nov 2020 by Ct1000
Cynoglossum australe (Australian Forget-me-not) at Hughes, ACT - 8 Nov 2020 by KL
Phalaenoides glycinae (Grapevine Moth) at Hughes, ACT - 6 Nov 2020 by LisaH
Xerochrysum viscosum (Sticky Everlasting) at Hughes, ACT - 22 Oct 2020 by TomT
Capsella bursa-pastoris (Shepherd's Purse) at Hughes, ACT - 22 Oct 2020 by TomT
Rumex acetosella (Sheep Sorrel) at Hughes, ACT - 22 Oct 2020 by TomT
Bromus hordeaceus (A Soft Brome) at Hughes, ACT - 22 Oct 2020 by TomT
Austrostipa sp. (A Corkscrew Grass) at Hughes, ACT - 22 Oct 2020 by TomT
Austrostipa scabra (Corkscrew Grass, Slender Speargrass) at Hughes, ACT - 22 Oct 2020 by TomT
Austrostipa scabra (Corkscrew Grass, Slender Speargrass) at Hughes, ACT - 22 Oct 2020 by TomT
Linaria arvensis (Corn Toadflax) at Hughes, ACT - 22 Oct 2020 by TomT
Wahlenbergia sp. (Bluebell) at Hughes, ACT - 22 Oct 2020 by TomT
Avena sp. (Wild Oats) at Hughes, ACT - 22 Oct 2020 by TomT
Austrostipa sp. (A Corkscrew Grass) at Hughes, ACT - 22 Oct 2020 by TomT
Petrorhagia nanteuilii (Proliferous Pink, Childling Pink) at Hughes, ACT - 22 Oct 2020 by TomT
Wahlenbergia capillaris (Tufted Bluebell) at Hughes, ACT - 15 Oct 2020 by KL
Vittadinia cuneata var. cuneata (Fuzzy New Holland Daisy) at Hughes, ACT - 10 Oct 2020 by LisaH
Hypochaeris glabra (Smooth Catsear) at Hughes, ACT - 28 Sep 2020 by LisaH

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  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 10 May 2020 02:15 PM Recorded on
  • jennyt Recorded by

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

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