Tragopogon sp.

A Goatsbeard at Molonglo, ACT

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Tragopogon sp. MichaelMulvaney 4 Jan 2021
Unverified dwise 4 Jan 2021

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Looking like a giant dandelion puffball, what I think this it is as far as I can tell, is Tragopogon dubius, or Yellow Salsify

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   4 Jan 2021
Tragopogon dubious has yellow flowers and is the most common species in the ACT, but it could also br Tragopogon porrifolius (Oyster plant) which has purple flowers

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Sighting information

  • At least 1 Abundance
  • 3 Jan 2021 04:08 PM Recorded on
  • dwise Recorded by
  • 30cm to 1 metre Plant height

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Species information

  • Tragopogon sp. Scientific name
  • A Goatsbeard Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Exotic
  • Minor weed or pest
  • Up to 1686.79m Recorded at altitude

Seasonal activity

  • In flower

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