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 neesiana (Chilean Needlegrass) at Watson, ACT - 28 Nov 2022 by abread111
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Cynosurus echinatus (Rough Dog's Tail Grass) at Watson, ACT - 27 Nov 2022 by abread111
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 21 Sep 2022 by waltraud
zz Polypore (shelf/hoof-like) at Watson, ACT - 5 Sep 2022 by Steve_Bok
Episcaphula australis (Fungus beetle) at Watson, ACT - 5 Sep 2022 by Steve_Bok
Bursaria spinosa (Native Blackthorn, Sweet Bursaria) at Watson, ACT - 7 Mar 2022 by waltraud
Rutidosis leptorhynchoides (Button Wrinklewort) at Watson, ACT - 7 Mar 2022 by waltraud
Lactuca serriola (Prickly Lettuce) at Watson, ACT - 6 Mar 2022 by waltraud
Hypericum perforatum (St John's Wort) at Watson, ACT - 6 Mar 2022 by waltraud
Macrolepiota dolichaula (Macrolepiota dolichaula) at Watson, ACT - 6 Mar 2022 by waltraud
Amphibolurus muricatus (Jacky Lizard) at Watson, ACT - 21 Feb 2022 by waltraud
Centaurium erythraea (Common Centaury) at Watson, ACT - 12 Feb 2022 by abread111
Nassella neesiana (Chilean Needlegrass) at Watson, ACT - 10 Feb 2022 by waltraud
Egernia cunninghami (Cunningham's Skink) at Watson, ACT - 8 Feb 2022 by waltraud
Cupressus arizonica (Arizona Cypress) at Watson, ACT - 7 Feb 2022 by waltraud
Rutidosis leptorhynchoides (Button Wrinklewort) at Watson, ACT - 7 Feb 2022 by waltraud
Lotus australis (Austral Trefoil) at Watson, ACT - 31 Jan 2022 by WalterEgo
Leucochrysum albicans subsp. tricolor (Hoary Sunray) at Watson, ACT - 13 Dec 2021 by waltraud
Goodenia pinnatifida (Scrambled Eggs) at Watson, ACT - 13 Dec 2021 by waltraud
Hypericum perforatum (St John's Wort) at The Fair, Watson - 11 Dec 2021 by MAX
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 18 Nov 2021 by waltraud
Coryphistes ruricola (Bark-mimicking Grasshopper) at Watson, ACT - 1 Nov 2021 by abread111
Porrostoma rhipidium (Long-nosed Lycid (Net-winged) beetle) at Watson, ACT - 31 Oct 2021 by abread111
Chrysolina quadrigemina (Greater St Johns Wort beetle) at Watson, ACT - 31 Oct 2021 by abread111
Chrysocephalum semipapposum (Clustered Everlasting) at Watson, ACT - 12 Sep 2021 by MAX
Acacia paradoxa (Kangaroo Thorn) at Watson, ACT - 12 Sep 2021 by MAX
Acacia paradoxa (Kangaroo Thorn) at Watson, ACT - 25 Aug 2021 by abread111
Bulbine bulbosa (Golden Lily) at Watson, ACT - 9 Aug 2021 by waltraud
Nassella neesiana (Chilean Needlegrass) at Watson, ACT - 9 Jan 2021 by waltraud
Eryngium ovinum (Blue Devil) at Watson, ACT - 9 Dec 2020 by waltraud
Rytidosperma sp. (Wallaby Grass) at Watson, ACT - 9 Dec 2020 by waltraud
Geranium sp. Pleated sepals (D.E.Albrecht 4707) Vic. Herbarium at Watson, ACT - 9 Dec 2020 by waltraud
Rutidosis leptorhynchoides (Button Wrinklewort) at Watson, ACT - 9 Dec 2020 by waltraud
Xerochrysum viscosum (Sticky Everlasting) at Watson, ACT - 9 Dec 2020 by waltraud
Solanum linearifolium (Kangaroo Apple) at Watson, ACT - 9 Dec 2020 by waltraud
Verbascum virgatum (Green Mullein) at Watson, ACT - 8 Dec 2020 by abread111
Lotus australis (Austral Trefoil) at Watson, ACT - 3 Dec 2020 by waltraud
Daucus glochidiatus (Australian Carrot) at Watson, ACT - 29 Nov 2020 by waltraud
Glycine tabacina (Variable Glycine) at Watson, ACT - 29 Nov 2020 by waltraud
Carex inversa (Knob Sedge) at Watson, ACT - 29 Nov 2020 by waltraud
Tricoryne elatior (Yellow Rush Lily) at Watson, ACT - 29 Nov 2020 by waltraud
Rytidosperma carphoides (Short Wallaby Grass) at Watson, ACT - 27 Nov 2020 by waltraud
Petroica boodang (Scarlet Robin) at Watson, ACT - 20 Jul 2019 by Lisa.Jok
Petroica boodang (Scarlet Robin) at Watson, ACT - 21 Jun 2019 by WalterEgo
Petroica boodang (Scarlet Robin) at Watson, ACT - 31 May 2019 by waltraud
Pardalotus punctatus (Spotted Pardalote) at Watson, ACT - 23 May 2019 by WalterEgo
Pycnostictus seriatus (Common Bandwing) at Watson, ACT - 4 May 2019 by kdm
Geranium solanderi (Native Geranium) at Watson, ACT - 25 Jan 2019 by waltraud
Psephotus haematonotus (Red-rumped Parrot) at Watson, ACT - 9 Nov 2018 by waltraud
Petroica boodang (Scarlet Robin) at Watson, ACT - 10 Jul 2018 by waltraud
Tiliqua rugosa (Shingleback Lizard) at Watson, ACT - 12 Aug 2017 by waltraud
Amphibolurus muricatus (Jacky Lizard) at Watson, ACT - 17 Mar 2017 by waltraud
Tiliqua rugosa (Shingleback Lizard) at Watson, ACT - 24 Apr 2016 by waltraud
Abantiades atripalpis (Bardee grub/moth, Rain Moth) at Watson, ACT - 28 Apr 2015 by waltraud

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  • 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
  • 92 images trained Machine learning
  • In flower
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  • Synonyms

    Osteospermum ecklonis

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