Carthamus lanatus

Saffron Thistle at Molonglo River Reserve

Carthamus lanatus at Molonglo River Reserve - 31 Dec 2020 10:58 AM
Carthamus lanatus at Molonglo River Reserve - 31 Dec 2020 10:58 AM
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Identification history

Carthamus lanatus 22 Jan 2021 RichardMilner
Carthamus lanatus 22 Jan 2021 rbtjwht

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Forming dense stands. At top of slope beside Molonglo River, beside the track, not present further down.

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Sighting information

Additional information

  • 30cm to 1 metre Plant height
  • True In flower

Species information

  • Carthamus lanatus Scientific name
  • Saffron Thistle Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Exotic
  • Major weed or pest
  • Up to 1224.43m Recorded at altitude
  • 108 images trained Machine learning
  • In flower

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