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Rumex sagittatus

2 Turkey Rhubarb, Climbing Dock at Deakin, ACT

Rumex sagittatus at Deakin, ACT - 30 May 2020
Rumex sagittatus at Deakin, ACT - 30 May 2020
Rumex sagittatus at Deakin, ACT - 30 May 2020
Rumex sagittatus at Deakin, ACT - 30 May 2020
Rumex sagittatus at Deakin, ACT - 30 May 2020
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Identification history

Rumex sagittatus 1 Jun 2020 BettyDonWood
Rumex sagittatus 1 Jun 2020 MichaelMulvaney

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Significant sighting

2 Jun 2020

2nd recorded occurrence of this potentially significant weed in the ACT. It may become a problem as climate changes

User's notes

Three seedling in what appeared to be garden refuse at base of Blakley's Red Gum tree. Land owner (Hindmarsh) seems to be turning a blind eye to dumping of garden refuse on block and critically endangered box gum woodland. Sorry about poor photos. I don't know this plant well but if it is Turkey Rhubarb then this is only the second CNM record of this potentially significant weed. Pulled all seedlings out by hand.

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Nearby sightings

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Eryngium ovinum (Blue Devil) at Deakin, ACT - 19 Jan 2023 by KL Bothriochloa macra (Red Grass, Red-leg Grass) at Deakin, ACT - 29 Jan 2022 by Tapirlord Austrostipa bigeniculata (Kneed Speargrass) at Deakin, ACT - 29 Jan 2022 by Tapirlord Calotis lappulacea (Yellow Burr Daisy) at Deakin, ACT - 28 Jan 2022 by Tapirlord Convolvulus angustissimus subsp. angustissimus (Australian Bindweed) at Deakin, ACT - 28 Jan 2022 by Tapirlord Juncus subsecundus (Finger Rush) at Deakin, ACT - 28 Jan 2022 by Tapirlord Linaria arvensis (Corn Toadflax) at Deakin, ACT - 23 Sep 2021 by Tapirlord Apiomorpha sp. (genus) (A gall forming scale) at Deakin, ACT - 14 Sep 2021 by Tapirlord Eriococcidae sp. on Eucalyptus blakelyi (Felted scale on Eucalyptus blakelyi) at Deakin, ACT - 14 Sep 2021 by Tapirlord Uraba lugens (Gumleaf Skeletonizer) at Deakin, ACT - 14 Sep 2021 by Tapirlord Creiis sp. (genus) (Horn lerp) at Deakin, ACT - 14 Sep 2021 by Tapirlord Harmonia conformis (Common Spotted Ladybird) at Deakin, ACT - 14 Sep 2021 by Tapirlord Brunotartessus fulvus (Yellow-headed Leafhopper) at Deakin, ACT - 14 Sep 2021 by Tapirlord Brunotartessus fulvus (Yellow-headed Leafhopper) at Deakin, ACT - 14 Sep 2021 by Tapirlord Ellipsidion australe (Austral Ellipsidion cockroach) at Deakin, ACT - 14 Sep 2021 by Tapirlord Tasmanicosa sp. (genus) (Unidentified Tasmanicosa wolf spider) at Deakin, ACT - 8 Sep 2021 by Tapirlord Erodium botrys (Long Storksbill) at Deakin, ACT - 28 Aug 2021 by Tapirlord Romulea rosea var. australis (Onion Grass) at Deakin, ACT - 28 Aug 2021 by Tapirlord Cornu aspersum (Common Garden Snail) at Deakin, ACT - 14 Aug 2021 by Tapirlord Lycidae sp. (family) (Net-winged beetle) at Deakin, ACT - 14 Aug 2021 by Tapirlord Iris unguicularis (Algerian Winter Iris) at Deakin, ACT - 13 Aug 2021 by Tapirlord Formicidae (family) (Unidentified ant) at Deakin, ACT - 13 Aug 2021 by Tapirlord Erodium cicutarium (Common Storksbill, Common Crowfoot) at Deakin, ACT - 13 Aug 2021 by Tapirlord Acacia boormanii (Snowy River Wattle) at Deakin, ACT - 15 May 2021 by Tapirlord Melilotus albus (Bokhara) at Deakin, ACT - 15 May 2021 by Tapirlord Doratifera quadriguttata (Four-spotted Cup Moth) at Deakin, ACT - 10 Mar 2021 by JackyF Calotis lappulacea (Yellow Burr Daisy) at Deakin, ACT - 3 Mar 2021 by JackyF Convolvulus angustissimus subsp. angustissimus (Australian Bindweed) at Deakin, ACT - 10 Jan 2021 by JackyF Tricoryne elatior (Yellow Rush Lily) at Deakin, ACT - 9 Jan 2021 by JackyF Pergidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Sawfly) at Deakin, ACT - 28 Dec 2020 by JackyF Anoplognathus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Christmas beetle) at Deakin, ACT - 8 Dec 2020 by JackyF Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Deakin, ACT - 3 Dec 2020 by JackyF Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Deakin, ACT - 22 Nov 2020 by TomT Solanum cinereum (Narrawa Burr) at Deakin, ACT - 21 Nov 2020 by JackyF Glycine tabacina (Variable Glycine) at Deakin, ACT - 21 Nov 2020 by JackyF Rytidosperma sp. (Wallaby Grass) at Deakin, ACT - 21 Nov 2020 by JackyF Eolophus roseicapilla (Galah) at Deakin, ACT - 15 Nov 2020 by JackyF Goodenia pinnatifida (Scrambled Eggs) at Deakin, ACT - 12 Nov 2020 by JackyF Austrostipa scabra (Corkscrew Grass, Slender Speargrass) at Deakin, ACT - 7 Nov 2020 by JackyF Eryngium ovinum (Blue Devil) at Deakin, ACT - 7 Nov 2020 by KL Goodenia pinnatifida (Scrambled Eggs) at Deakin, ACT - 31 Oct 2020 by KL Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Deakin, ACT - 10 Oct 2020 by JackyF Pachycephala rufiventris (Rufous Whistler) at Deakin, ACT - 10 Oct 2020 by LisaH Gymnorhina tibicen (Australian Magpie) at Deakin, ACT - 1 Oct 2020 by JackyF Hardenbergia violacea (False Sarsaparilla) at Deakin, ACT - 17 Sep 2020 by JackyF Chrysocephalum semipapposum (Clustered Everlasting) at Deakin, ACT - 17 Sep 2020 by JackyF Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Deakin, ACT - 15 Sep 2020 by JackyF Lomandra bracteata (Small Matrush) at Deakin, ACT - 14 Sep 2020 by JackyF Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Deakin, ACT - 11 Sep 2020 by KL Erodium crinitum (Native Crowfoot) at Deakin, ACT - 26 Aug 2020 by JackyF Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck) at Deakin, ACT - 25 Aug 2020 by JackyF zz agaric (stem; gills not white/cream) at Deakin, ACT - 16 Aug 2020 by JackyF Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck) at Deakin, ACT - 11 Jul 2020 by JackyF Dacelo novaeguineae (Laughing Kookaburra) at Deakin, ACT - 10 Jul 2020 by JackyF Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck) at Deakin, ACT - 4 Jul 2020 by JackyF Bothriochloa macra (Red Grass, Red-leg Grass) at Deakin, ACT - 1 Jul 2020 by JackyF Perenniporia ochroleuca at Deakin, ACT - 29 May 2020 by JackyF Calvatia cyathiformis at Deakin, ACT - 7 May 2020 by JackyF Platycercus elegans (Crimson Rosella) at Deakin, ACT - 4 May 2020 by JackyF Geastrum sp. (Geastrum sp.) at Deakin, ACT - 3 May 2020 by JackyF Zanda funerea (Yellow-tailed Black-Cockatoo) at Deakin, ACT - 3 May 2020 by LisaH Goodenia pinnatifida (Scrambled Eggs) at Deakin, ACT - 2 May 2020 by JackyF Bovista (A puffball) at Deakin, ACT - 21 Apr 2020 by JackyF Scopula rubraria (Plantain Moth) at Deakin, ACT - 21 Apr 2020 by JackyF Einadia nutans (Climbing Saltbush) at Deakin, ACT - 16 Apr 2020 by JackyF Laccaria sp. (Laccaria) at Deakin, ACT - 15 Apr 2020 by JackyF Scleroderma sp. (Scleroderma) at Deakin, ACT - 15 Apr 2020 by JackyF Acaena x ovina (Sheep's Burr) at Deakin, ACT - 15 Apr 2020 by JackyF Chrysocephalum apiculatum (Common Everlasting) at Deakin, ACT - 13 Apr 2020 by KL Wahlenbergia sp. (Bluebell) at Deakin, ACT - 13 Apr 2020 by JackyF Cymbonotus sp. (preissianus or lawsonianus) (Bears Ears) at Deakin, ACT - 13 Apr 2020 by JackyF Wahlenbergia sp. (Bluebell) at Deakin, ACT - 13 Apr 2020 by JackyF Wahlenbergia sp. (Bluebell) at Deakin, ACT - 13 Apr 2020 by JackyF Chlorophyllum/Macrolepiota sp. at Deakin, ACT - 13 Apr 2020 by JackyF Apina callisto (Pasture Day Moth) at Deakin, ACT - 13 Apr 2020 by JackyF Apina callisto (Pasture Day Moth) at Deakin, ACT - 12 Apr 2020 by KL Scleroderma sp. (Scleroderma) at Deakin, ACT - 3 Apr 2020 by JackyF Phylloporus sp. (Phylloporus sp.) at Deakin, ACT - 3 Apr 2020 by JackyF Villa sp. (genus) (Unidentified Villa bee fly) at Deakin, ACT - 1 Apr 2020 by JackyF Lomandra sp. (A Matrush) at Deakin, ACT - 1 Apr 2020 by JackyF Convolvulus angustissimus subsp. angustissimus (Australian Bindweed) at Deakin, ACT - 1 Apr 2020 by JackyF Phylloporus sp. (Phylloporus sp.) at Deakin, ACT - 31 Mar 2020 by JackyF Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Deakin, ACT - 31 Mar 2020 by JackyF Apina callisto (Pasture Day Moth) at Deakin, ACT - 31 Mar 2020 by JackyF Alisterus scapularis (Australian King-Parrot) at Deakin, ACT - 28 Mar 2020 by JackyF Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Deakin, ACT - 28 Mar 2020 by JackyF Vittadinia muelleri (Narrow-leafed New Holland Daisy) at Deakin, ACT - 27 Mar 2020 by JackyF Calotis lappulacea (Yellow Burr Daisy) at Deakin, ACT - 27 Mar 2020 by JackyF Glycine tabacina (Variable Glycine) at Deakin, ACT - 27 Mar 2020 by JackyF Convolvulus angustissimus subsp. angustissimus (Australian Bindweed) at Deakin, ACT - 27 Mar 2020 by JackyF Vittadinia muelleri (Narrow-leafed New Holland Daisy) at Deakin, ACT - 27 Mar 2020 by JackyF Calotis lappulacea (Yellow Burr Daisy) at Deakin, ACT - 24 Mar 2020 by KL Calotis lappulacea (Yellow Burr Daisy) at Deakin, ACT - 17 Mar 2020 by JackyF Chrysocephalum apiculatum (Common Everlasting) at Deakin, ACT - 17 Mar 2020 by JackyF Zanda funerea (Yellow-tailed Black-Cockatoo) at Deakin, ACT - 21 Jan 2020 by JackyF Dacelo novaeguineae (Laughing Kookaburra) at Deakin, ACT - 12 Jan 2020 by JackyF Apricia jovialis (Jovial jumping spider) at Deakin, ACT - 10 Jan 2020 by Ct1000 Aquila audax (Wedge-tailed Eagle) at Deakin, ACT - 9 Jan 2020 by JackyF Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Deakin, ACT - 15 Dec 2019 by JackyF Apis mellifera (European honey bee) at Deakin, ACT - 8 Nov 2019 by JackyF
Eryngium ovinum (Blue Devil) at Deakin, ACT - 19 Jan 2023 by KL
Bothriochloa macra (Red Grass, Red-leg Grass) at Deakin, ACT - 29 Jan 2022 by Tapirlord
Austrostipa bigeniculata (Kneed Speargrass) at Deakin, ACT - 29 Jan 2022 by Tapirlord
Calotis lappulacea (Yellow Burr Daisy) at Deakin, ACT - 28 Jan 2022 by Tapirlord
Convolvulus angustissimus subsp. angustissimus (Australian Bindweed) at Deakin, ACT - 28 Jan 2022 by Tapirlord
Juncus subsecundus (Finger Rush) at Deakin, ACT - 28 Jan 2022 by Tapirlord
Linaria arvensis (Corn Toadflax) at Deakin, ACT - 23 Sep 2021 by Tapirlord
Apiomorpha sp. (genus) (A gall forming scale) at Deakin, ACT - 14 Sep 2021 by Tapirlord
Eriococcidae sp. on Eucalyptus blakelyi (Felted scale on Eucalyptus blakelyi) at Deakin, ACT - 14 Sep 2021 by Tapirlord
Uraba lugens (Gumleaf Skeletonizer) at Deakin, ACT - 14 Sep 2021 by Tapirlord
Creiis sp. (genus) (Horn lerp) at Deakin, ACT - 14 Sep 2021 by Tapirlord
Harmonia conformis (Common Spotted Ladybird) at Deakin, ACT - 14 Sep 2021 by Tapirlord
Brunotartessus fulvus (Yellow-headed Leafhopper) at Deakin, ACT - 14 Sep 2021 by Tapirlord
Brunotartessus fulvus (Yellow-headed Leafhopper) at Deakin, ACT - 14 Sep 2021 by Tapirlord
Ellipsidion australe (Austral Ellipsidion cockroach) at Deakin, ACT - 14 Sep 2021 by Tapirlord
Tasmanicosa sp. (genus) (Unidentified Tasmanicosa wolf spider) at Deakin, ACT - 8 Sep 2021 by Tapirlord
Erodium botrys (Long Storksbill) at Deakin, ACT - 28 Aug 2021 by Tapirlord
Romulea rosea var. australis (Onion Grass) at Deakin, ACT - 28 Aug 2021 by Tapirlord
Cornu aspersum (Common Garden Snail) at Deakin, ACT - 14 Aug 2021 by Tapirlord
Lycidae sp. (family) (Net-winged beetle) at Deakin, ACT - 14 Aug 2021 by Tapirlord
Iris unguicularis (Algerian Winter Iris) at Deakin, ACT - 13 Aug 2021 by Tapirlord
Formicidae (family) (Unidentified ant) at Deakin, ACT - 13 Aug 2021 by Tapirlord
Erodium cicutarium (Common Storksbill, Common Crowfoot) at Deakin, ACT - 13 Aug 2021 by Tapirlord
Acacia boormanii (Snowy River Wattle) at Deakin, ACT - 15 May 2021 by Tapirlord
Melilotus albus (Bokhara) at Deakin, ACT - 15 May 2021 by Tapirlord
Doratifera quadriguttata (Four-spotted Cup Moth) at Deakin, ACT - 10 Mar 2021 by JackyF
Calotis lappulacea (Yellow Burr Daisy) at Deakin, ACT - 3 Mar 2021 by JackyF
Convolvulus angustissimus subsp. angustissimus (Australian Bindweed) at Deakin, ACT - 10 Jan 2021 by JackyF
Tricoryne elatior (Yellow Rush Lily) at Deakin, ACT - 9 Jan 2021 by JackyF
Pergidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Sawfly) at Deakin, ACT - 28 Dec 2020 by JackyF
Anoplognathus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Christmas beetle) at Deakin, ACT - 8 Dec 2020 by JackyF
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Deakin, ACT - 3 Dec 2020 by JackyF
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Deakin, ACT - 22 Nov 2020 by TomT
Solanum cinereum (Narrawa Burr) at Deakin, ACT - 21 Nov 2020 by JackyF
Glycine tabacina (Variable Glycine) at Deakin, ACT - 21 Nov 2020 by JackyF
Rytidosperma sp. (Wallaby Grass) at Deakin, ACT - 21 Nov 2020 by JackyF
Eolophus roseicapilla (Galah) at Deakin, ACT - 15 Nov 2020 by JackyF
Goodenia pinnatifida (Scrambled Eggs) at Deakin, ACT - 12 Nov 2020 by JackyF
Austrostipa scabra (Corkscrew Grass, Slender Speargrass) at Deakin, ACT - 7 Nov 2020 by JackyF
Eryngium ovinum (Blue Devil) at Deakin, ACT - 7 Nov 2020 by KL
Goodenia pinnatifida (Scrambled Eggs) at Deakin, ACT - 31 Oct 2020 by KL
Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Deakin, ACT - 10 Oct 2020 by JackyF
Pachycephala rufiventris (Rufous Whistler) at Deakin, ACT - 10 Oct 2020 by LisaH
Gymnorhina tibicen (Australian Magpie) at Deakin, ACT - 1 Oct 2020 by JackyF
Hardenbergia violacea (False Sarsaparilla) at Deakin, ACT - 17 Sep 2020 by JackyF
Chrysocephalum semipapposum (Clustered Everlasting) at Deakin, ACT - 17 Sep 2020 by JackyF
Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Deakin, ACT - 15 Sep 2020 by JackyF
Lomandra bracteata (Small Matrush) at Deakin, ACT - 14 Sep 2020 by JackyF
Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Deakin, ACT - 11 Sep 2020 by KL
Erodium crinitum (Native Crowfoot) at Deakin, ACT - 26 Aug 2020 by JackyF
Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck) at Deakin, ACT - 25 Aug 2020 by JackyF
zz agaric (stem; gills not white/cream) at Deakin, ACT - 16 Aug 2020 by JackyF
Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck) at Deakin, ACT - 11 Jul 2020 by JackyF
Dacelo novaeguineae (Laughing Kookaburra) at Deakin, ACT - 10 Jul 2020 by JackyF
Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck) at Deakin, ACT - 4 Jul 2020 by JackyF
Bothriochloa macra (Red Grass, Red-leg Grass) at Deakin, ACT - 1 Jul 2020 by JackyF
Perenniporia ochroleuca at Deakin, ACT - 29 May 2020 by JackyF
Calvatia cyathiformis at Deakin, ACT - 7 May 2020 by JackyF
Platycercus elegans (Crimson Rosella) at Deakin, ACT - 4 May 2020 by JackyF
Geastrum sp. (Geastrum sp.) at Deakin, ACT - 3 May 2020 by JackyF
Zanda funerea (Yellow-tailed Black-Cockatoo) at Deakin, ACT - 3 May 2020 by LisaH
Goodenia pinnatifida (Scrambled Eggs) at Deakin, ACT - 2 May 2020 by JackyF
Bovista (A puffball) at Deakin, ACT - 21 Apr 2020 by JackyF
Scopula rubraria (Plantain Moth) at Deakin, ACT - 21 Apr 2020 by JackyF
Einadia nutans (Climbing Saltbush) at Deakin, ACT - 16 Apr 2020 by JackyF
Laccaria sp. (Laccaria) at Deakin, ACT - 15 Apr 2020 by JackyF
Scleroderma sp. (Scleroderma) at Deakin, ACT - 15 Apr 2020 by JackyF
Acaena x ovina (Sheep's Burr) at Deakin, ACT - 15 Apr 2020 by JackyF
Chrysocephalum apiculatum (Common Everlasting) at Deakin, ACT - 13 Apr 2020 by KL
Wahlenbergia sp. (Bluebell) at Deakin, ACT - 13 Apr 2020 by JackyF
Cymbonotus sp. (preissianus or lawsonianus) (Bears Ears) at Deakin, ACT - 13 Apr 2020 by JackyF
Wahlenbergia sp. (Bluebell) at Deakin, ACT - 13 Apr 2020 by JackyF
Wahlenbergia sp. (Bluebell) at Deakin, ACT - 13 Apr 2020 by JackyF
Chlorophyllum/Macrolepiota sp. at Deakin, ACT - 13 Apr 2020 by JackyF
Apina callisto (Pasture Day Moth) at Deakin, ACT - 13 Apr 2020 by JackyF
Apina callisto (Pasture Day Moth) at Deakin, ACT - 12 Apr 2020 by KL
Scleroderma sp. (Scleroderma) at Deakin, ACT - 3 Apr 2020 by JackyF
Phylloporus sp. (Phylloporus sp.) at Deakin, ACT - 3 Apr 2020 by JackyF
Villa sp. (genus) (Unidentified Villa bee fly) at Deakin, ACT - 1 Apr 2020 by JackyF
Lomandra sp. (A Matrush) at Deakin, ACT - 1 Apr 2020 by JackyF
Convolvulus angustissimus subsp. angustissimus (Australian Bindweed) at Deakin, ACT - 1 Apr 2020 by JackyF
Phylloporus sp. (Phylloporus sp.) at Deakin, ACT - 31 Mar 2020 by JackyF
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Deakin, ACT - 31 Mar 2020 by JackyF
Apina callisto (Pasture Day Moth) at Deakin, ACT - 31 Mar 2020 by JackyF
Alisterus scapularis (Australian King-Parrot) at Deakin, ACT - 28 Mar 2020 by JackyF
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Deakin, ACT - 28 Mar 2020 by JackyF
Vittadinia muelleri (Narrow-leafed New Holland Daisy) at Deakin, ACT - 27 Mar 2020 by JackyF
Calotis lappulacea (Yellow Burr Daisy) at Deakin, ACT - 27 Mar 2020 by JackyF
Glycine tabacina (Variable Glycine) at Deakin, ACT - 27 Mar 2020 by JackyF
Convolvulus angustissimus subsp. angustissimus (Australian Bindweed) at Deakin, ACT - 27 Mar 2020 by JackyF
Vittadinia muelleri (Narrow-leafed New Holland Daisy) at Deakin, ACT - 27 Mar 2020 by JackyF
Calotis lappulacea (Yellow Burr Daisy) at Deakin, ACT - 24 Mar 2020 by KL
Calotis lappulacea (Yellow Burr Daisy) at Deakin, ACT - 17 Mar 2020 by JackyF
Chrysocephalum apiculatum (Common Everlasting) at Deakin, ACT - 17 Mar 2020 by JackyF
Zanda funerea (Yellow-tailed Black-Cockatoo) at Deakin, ACT - 21 Jan 2020 by JackyF
Dacelo novaeguineae (Laughing Kookaburra) at Deakin, ACT - 12 Jan 2020 by JackyF
Apricia jovialis (Jovial jumping spider) at Deakin, ACT - 10 Jan 2020 by Ct1000
Aquila audax (Wedge-tailed Eagle) at Deakin, ACT - 9 Jan 2020 by JackyF
Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Deakin, ACT - 15 Dec 2019 by JackyF
Apis mellifera (European honey bee) at Deakin, ACT - 8 Nov 2019 by JackyF

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  • Rumex sagittatus Scientific name
  • Turkey Rhubarb, Climbing Dock Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Exotic
  • Medium Weed or Pest

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