Hirschfeldia incana
Buchan Weed at Watson, ACT
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| Hirschfeldia incana | waltraud | 25 Jan 2021 | |
| Hirschfeldia incana | waltraud | 25 Jan 2021 |
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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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Location information
- Coordinates 149.167641-35.228804
- Places Watson, ACT
Sighting information
- 16 - 100 Abundance
- 19 Jun 2020 03:27 PM Recorded on
- waltraud Recorded by
- 1 metre to 5 metres Plant height
- Yes In flower
Collections
- waltraud Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Hirschfeldia incana Other Wildflowers & Herbs Plants
Species information
- Hirschfeldia incana Scientific name
- Buchan Weed Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Exotic
- Medium weed or pest
- Up to 1117.1m Recorded at altitude
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Seasonal activity
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In flower
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