Carduus nutans

Nodding Thistle at Jerrabomberra, ACT

Carduus nutans at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 29 Jul 2021
Carduus nutans at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 29 Jul 2021
Carduus nutans at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 29 Jul 2021
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Identification history

Carduus nutans 3 Aug 2021 Mike
Carduus nutans 3 Aug 2021 Tapirlord
Unidentified 3 Aug 2021 Mike

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Rosette leaves to 40cm.

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Mike wrote:
   3 Aug 2021
Thanks Tapirlord. That’s what I thought, but there is so much of it I had some doubt. I will put it on Field Maps and see if the weeds people want to deal with it.

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Sighting information

  • 16 - 100 Abundance
  • 29 Jul 2021 04:20 PM Recorded on
  • Mike Recorded by

Additional information

  • 10cm to 30cm Plant height

Species information

  • Carduus nutans Scientific name
  • Nodding Thistle Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Exotic
  • Noxious or High Risk Weed or Pest
  • Up to 1168m Recorded at altitude
  • Machine learning
  • In flower
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  • Synonyms

    Carduus nutans subsp. nutans

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