Senecio madagascariensis

Madagascan Fireweed, Fireweed at Campbell, ACT

Senecio madagascariensis at Campbell, ACT - 2 May 2021
Senecio madagascariensis at Campbell, ACT - 2 May 2021
Senecio madagascariensis at Campbell, ACT - 2 May 2021
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Senecio madagascariensis 2 May 2021 MichaelMulvaney
Senecio madagascariensis 2 May 2021 SilkeSma

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MichaelMulvaney noted:

2 May 2021

This plant has the potential to be a major weed in the Canberra area - Great to catch an early infestation

7 comments

   2 May 2021
Silke did you pull the plant out?
SilkeSma wrote:
   3 May 2021
No, I first wanted a confirmation. I wasn't quite sure about the ID since I had never seen one of these before. Do you want me to pull it out and bin it?
   3 May 2021
Yes please - put in the red bin

Thanks
SilkeSma wrote:
   3 May 2021
Yep, will do. No problem.
HarleyB wrote:
   3 May 2021
If removed please add to the treated weeds map on Collector
SilkeSma wrote:
   3 May 2021
I've removed the plant and added it to the Treated Weeds map on Collector.
   3 May 2021
Thanks Silke much appreciated

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  • 10cm to 30cm Plant height
  • True In flower

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