Madia sativa

Tarweed at Booth, ACT

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Madia sativa MichaelMulvaney 4 Feb 2022
Madia sativa JBrickhill 4 Feb 2022

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This weed species at several locations up to 1.5 km to the north on Naas valley fire trail, usually in the damper sites near gully crossings. Difficult to distinguish from the very common Fleabane until it is in flower.

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   4 Feb 2022
Thanks John - Parks staff are trying to contain this weed @AdamHenderson @nath_kay @ACTParks-InvasivePlantsTeam

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Sighting information

  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • 4 Feb 2022 09:51 AM Recorded on
  • JBrickhill Recorded by
  • 1 metre to 5 metres Plant height
  • Yes In flower

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Species information

  • Madia sativa Scientific name
  • Tarweed Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Exotic
  • Major weed or pest
  • Up to 1066.91m Recorded at altitude

Seasonal activity

  • In flower

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