Pyracantha fortuneana

Firethorn at Watson, ACT

Pyracantha fortuneana at Watson, ACT - 27 Jun 2022 04:43 PM
Pyracantha fortuneana at Watson, ACT - 27 Jun 2022 04:43 PM
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Identification history

Pyracantha fortuneana 28 Jun 2022 Tapirlord
Pyracantha angustifolia 28 Jun 2022 waltraud

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A young specimen without fruits; I think P angustifolia. P angustifolia but also P fortuneana were prevalent in the area before FoMM members started the removal of woody weeds east of Antill Street and The Fair. I cut and daubed this specimen.

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Additional information

  • 30cm to 1 metre Plant height

Species information

  • Pyracantha fortuneana Scientific name
  • Firethorn Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Exotic
  • Major weed or pest
  • Up to 750m Recorded at altitude
  • Machine learning
  • In flower
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  • Synonyms

    Pyracantha crenatoserrata

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