Chondrilla juncea
Skeleton Weed at Mawson, ACT
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| Chondrilla juncea | MichaelMulvaney | 2 Feb 2021 | |
| Chondrilla juncea | Mike | 2 Feb 2021 |
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2 Feb 2021
This used to be a noxious weed until it was almost eliminated by a rust introduced by CSIRO in the 1970s. It seems to be getting more common again; perhaps the rust is no longer controlling it.
Location information
- Coordinates 149.092491-35.357215
- Altitude 608.8m
- Maps Mawson Ponds
- Places Mawson, ACT
Sighting information
- 16 - 100 Abundance
- 2 Feb 2021 12:11 PM Recorded on
- Mike Recorded by
- 30cm to 1 metre Plant height
- Yes In flower
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Species information
- Chondrilla juncea Scientific name
- Skeleton Weed Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Exotic
- Minor weed or pest
- Up to 968.71m Recorded at altitude
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Seasonal activity
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In flower
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Record quality
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