Hirschfeldia incana

Buchan Weed at Watson, ACT

Hirschfeldia incana at Watson, ACT - 19 Jun 2020
Hirschfeldia incana at Watson, ACT - 19 Jun 2020
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Hirschfeldia incana 25 Jan 2021 waltraud
Hirschfeldia incana 25 Jan 2021 waltraud

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2 similar species of the mustard family collected from the reported site. The first photo shows a specimen of Buchan Weed, Hirschfeldia incana, the second photo which I include for the purpose to compare the 2 species shows Indian Hedge Mustard, Sisymbrium orientale. The distinguishing features are the shape of leaves and the size and arrangement of fruits (pods) on the plant. Most of the yellow flowering "Mustard Weeds" on Mt Majura are in fact Buchan. Plants usually grow to around 1m height but Buchan could approach 2m under good growing conditions.

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Hypericum gramineum (Small St Johns Wort) at Watson, ACT - 2 Jan 2023 by abread111
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Goodenia hederacea subsp. hederacea (Ivy Goodenia, Forest Goodenia) at Watson, ACT - 2 Jan 2023 by abread111
Lactuca serriola (Prickly Lettuce) at Watson, ACT - 2 Jan 2023 by abread111
Tragopogon sp. (A Goatsbeard) at Watson, ACT - 2 Jan 2023 by abread111
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Bossiaea buxifolia (Matted Bossiaea) at Watson, ACT - 10 Oct 2022 by waltraud
Leucochrysum albicans subsp. tricolor (Hoary Sunray) at Watson, ACT - 26 Sep 2022 by Steve_Bok
Exocarpos cupressiformis (Cherry Ballart) at Watson, ACT - 26 Sep 2022 by HappyWanderer
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Asparagus asparagoides (Bridal Creeper, Florist's Smilax) at Watson, ACT - 20 Jun 2022 by waltraud
Viburnum tinus (Laurustinus) at Watson, ACT - 16 May 2022 by waltraud
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Glycine tabacina (Variable Glycine) at Watson, ACT - 25 Jan 2022 by abread111
Cullen microcephalum (Dusky Scurf-pea) at Watson, ACT - 17 Jan 2022 by waltraud
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Brachychiton populneus subsp. populneus (Kurrajong) at Watson, ACT - 22 Aug 2021 by abread111
Exocarpos cupressiformis (Cherry Ballart) at Watson, ACT - 3 Dec 2020 by MAX
Acacia implexa (Hickory Wattle, Lightwood) at Watson, ACT - 19 Jun 2020 by sbittinger
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Geranium sp. (Geranium) at Watson, ACT - 26 May 2020 by waltraud
Chrysopidae (family) (Unidentified Green lacewing) at Watson, ACT - 7 Sep 2019 by kdm
Daphoenositta chrysoptera (Varied Sittella) at Watson, ACT - 30 Aug 2019 by kdm
Pterohelaeus striatopunctatus (Darkling beetle) at Watson, ACT - 14 Aug 2019 by kdm
Chironomidae (family) (Non-biting Midge) at Watson, ACT - 31 May 2019 by kdm
Badumna insignis (Black House Spider) at Watson, ACT - 14 May 2019 by kdm
Polistes (Polistella) humilis (Common Paper Wasp) at Watson, ACT - 11 May 2019 by kdm
Philobota (genus) (Unidentified Philobota genus moths) at Watson, ACT - 10 May 2019 by kdm
Phelotis cognata (Long-fringed Bark Moth) at Watson, ACT - 3 May 2019 by kdm
Rentinus dilatatus (Fulgorid planthopper) at Watson, ACT - 13 Apr 2019 by kdm
Pseudoanthidium (Immanthidium) repetitum (African carder bee, Megachild bee) at Watson, ACT - 5 Apr 2019 by kdm
Dasypodia selenophora (Southern old lady moth) at Watson, ACT - 8 Mar 2019 by kdm
Litoria peronii (Peron's Tree Frog, Emerald Spotted Tree Frog) at Watson, ACT - 14 Jan 2019 by kdm
Hirschfeldia incana (Buchan Weed) at Watson, ACT - 7 Dec 2018 by waltraud
Echium plantagineum (Paterson's Curse) at Watson, ACT - 7 Dec 2018 by waltraud
Tiliqua rugosa (Shingleback Lizard) at Watson, ACT - 27 Dec 2017 by AaronClausen
Lentinus arcularius (Fringed Polypore) at Watson, ACT - 3 Dec 2017 by AaronClausen
Austrolestes analis (Slender Ringtail) at Watson, ACT - 31 Jan 2017 by AaronClausen
Xerochrysum viscosum (Sticky Everlasting) at Watson, ACT - 31 Jan 2017 by AaronClausen
Echium plantagineum (Paterson's Curse) at Watson, ACT - 8 Oct 2016 by AaronClausen
Sepedonium at Watson, ACT - 7 Jul 2016 by AaronClausen
Brachychiton populneus subsp. populneus (Kurrajong) at Watson, ACT - 17 Apr 2016 by AaronClausen
Goodenia pinnatifida (Scrambled Eggs) at Watson, ACT - 6 Oct 2015 by AaronClausen
Goodenia pinnatifida (Scrambled Eggs) at Watson, ACT - 12 Oct 2014 by AaronClausen

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  • 16 - 100 Abundance
  • 19 Jun 2020 03:27 PM Recorded on
  • waltraud Recorded by

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  • 1 metre to 5 metres Plant height
  • True In flower

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