Tragopogon sp.

A Goatsbeard at Molonglo, ACT

Tragopogon sp. at Molonglo, ACT - 3 Jan 2021
Tragopogon sp. at Molonglo, ACT - 3 Jan 2021
Tragopogon sp. at Molonglo, ACT - 3 Jan 2021
Tragopogon sp. at Molonglo, ACT - 3 Jan 2021
Tragopogon sp. at Molonglo, ACT - 3 Jan 2021
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Identification history

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

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User's notes

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

  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 3 Jan 2021 04:08 PM Recorded on
  • dwise Recorded by

Additional information

  • 30cm to 1 metre Plant height

Species information

  • Tragopogon sp. Scientific name
  • A Goatsbeard Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Exotic
  • Minor Weed or Pest
  • Up to 1686.79m Recorded at altitude
  • Machine learning
  • In flower

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