Dimorphotheca ecklonis

African Daisy at Watson, ACT

Dimorphotheca ecklonis at Watson, ACT - 7 Feb 2022
Dimorphotheca ecklonis at Watson, ACT - 7 Feb 2022
Dimorphotheca ecklonis at Watson, ACT - 7 Feb 2022
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Identification history

Dimorphotheca ecklonis 9 Feb 2022 MichaelMulvaney
Unidentified 9 Feb 2022 MAX

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Osteospermum sp. ? an " African Daisy " Light to Mid Green foliage, Oval shaped leaves are irregularly shaped with "teeth" / serrations. Plant has a distinctive bitter odour. Suspect it's a Garden escape, fellow FoMM member Margie, thinks she has seen this plant cultivated in suburban Gardens. Old grey coloured daisy like inflorescences present. Growing in open sunny location, amongst dead brushwood at the Fair, Mt Majura. Plant is about 30cm in height. First time seeing this species here.

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waltraud wrote:
   19 Apr 2022
Removed.
   19 Apr 2022
Thanks Waltraud

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Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 11 Dec 2023 by waltraud
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Goodenia pinnatifida (Scrambled Eggs) at Watson, ACT - 4 Nov 2023 by abread111
Wahlenbergia sp. (Bluebell) at Watson, ACT - 4 Nov 2023 by abread111
Chondrilla juncea (Skeleton Weed) at Watson, ACT - 4 Nov 2023 by abread111
Tricoryne elatior (Yellow Rush Lily) at Watson, ACT - 4 Nov 2023 by abread111
Hackelia suaveolens (Sweet Hounds Tongue) at Watson, ACT - 4 Nov 2023 by abread111
Leucochrysum albicans subsp. tricolor (Hoary Sunray) at Watson, ACT - 4 Nov 2023 by abread111
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Chrysocephalum apiculatum (Common Everlasting) at Watson, ACT - 4 Nov 2023 by abread111
Calocephalus citreus (Lemon Beauty Heads) at Watson, ACT - 4 Nov 2023 by abread111
Leucochrysum albicans subsp. tricolor (Hoary Sunray) at Watson, ACT - 4 Nov 2023 by abread111
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Goodenia pinnatifida (Scrambled Eggs) at Watson, ACT - 4 Nov 2023 by abread111
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Nassella neesiana (Chilean Needlegrass) at Watson, ACT - 4 Sep 2023 by abread111
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 4 Sep 2023 by abread111
Nassella neesiana (Chilean Needlegrass) at Watson, ACT - 4 Sep 2023 by abread111
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 4 Sep 2023 by abread111
Lomandra bracteata (Small Matrush) at Watson, ACT - 4 Sep 2023 by abread111
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 4 Sep 2023 by abread111
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Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 28 Aug 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 28 Aug 2023 by waltraud
Galium aparine (Goosegrass, Cleavers) at Watson, ACT - 28 Aug 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 28 Aug 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 28 Aug 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 28 Aug 2023 by waltraud
Bursaria spinosa subsp. spinosa (Blackthorn, Boxthorn) at Watson, ACT - 28 Aug 2023 by abread111
Chrysocephalum semipapposum (Clustered Everlasting) at Watson, ACT - 21 Aug 2023 by waltraud
Bursaria spinosa subsp. spinosa (Blackthorn, Boxthorn) at Watson, ACT - 21 Aug 2023 by abread111
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 21 Aug 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 21 Aug 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 7 Aug 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 7 Aug 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 7 Aug 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 7 Aug 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 31 Jul 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 31 Jul 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 31 Jul 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 31 Jul 2023 by waltraud
Eucalyptus aggregata (Black Gum) at Watson, ACT - 24 Jul 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 24 Jul 2023 by waltraud
Nassella neesiana (Chilean Needlegrass) at Watson, ACT - 12 Jul 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 10 Jul 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 30 May 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 30 May 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 30 May 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 13 Feb 2023 by waltraud
Lotus australis (Austral Trefoil) at Watson, ACT - 26 Dec 2022 by abread111
Tragopogon sp. (A Goatsbeard) at Watson, ACT - 26 Dec 2022 by abread111
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 26 Dec 2022 by abread111
Nassella neesiana (Chilean Needlegrass) at Watson, ACT - 3 Dec 2022 by waltraud
Nassella neesiana (Chilean Needlegrass) at Watson, ACT - 28 Nov 2022 by abread111
Trifolium angustifolium (Narrowleaf Clover) at Watson, ACT - 28 Nov 2022 by abread111

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Location information

Sighting information

  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 7 Feb 2022 10:07 AM Recorded on
  • MAX Recorded by

Additional information

  • 10cm to 30cm Plant height

Species information

  • Dimorphotheca ecklonis Scientific name
  • African Daisy Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Exotic
  • Minor Weed or Pest
  • Up to 758m Recorded at altitude
  • 87 images trained Machine learning
  • In flower
  • External link More information
  • Synonyms

    Osteospermum ecklonis

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