Vinca major

Blue Periwinkle at Watson, ACT

Vinca major at Watson, ACT - 22 Sep 2021
Vinca major at Watson, ACT - 22 Sep 2021
Vinca major at Watson, ACT - 22 Sep 2021
Vinca major at Watson, ACT - 22 Sep 2021
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Vinca major 22 Sep 2021 Tapirlord
Vinca major 22 Sep 2021 MAX

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Blue Periwinkle, Invasive Weed, spreading from Watson BP Service station " Managed" / Neglected ! "ornamental" Garden, into the Park / Reserve area of "The Fair" Housing Estate Watson. Large Infestation of 100 Square metres +, this weed is VERY DIFFICULT to control. Very surprising to see this from a supposedly "Environmentally Responsible " Large Multinational Company (BP). Someone needs to have an Educational chat with BP Australia Executives.

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MAX wrote:
   22 Sep 2021
Thanks " Tapirlord" could you see my Private comment as follows :
Dear Canberra Nature Map, Can you HIDE MY ID, from this Sighting. I live just around the corner and don't want to be intimidated / targeted by Anyone, about this Sighting. Thanks 🙂
Tapirlord wrote:
   22 Sep 2021
The location has been suppressed, so only plant moderators and Admin will be able to see the location. You can do this when you upload the sighting, it's also useful when uploading sightings of rare and/or sensitive species. :).
MAX wrote:
   22 Sep 2021
Thanks "Tapirlord", yes I was aware of this option, but wasn't sure it was appropriate in this case. I have also posted this (anon) via ACT "Fix my streets", plus have written to BP ( with pseudonym). Thanks for your suggestions 🙂

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Location information

Sighting information

  • 101 - 1,000 Abundance
  • 22 Sep 2021 04:05 PM Recorded on
  • MAX Recorded by

Additional information

  • 30cm to 1 metre Plant height
  • True In flower

Species information

  • Vinca major Scientific name
  • Blue Periwinkle Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Exotic
  • Noxious or High Risk Weed or Pest
  • Up to 1255m Recorded at altitude
  • Machine learning
  • In flower
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