Securigera varia

Crown Vetch at Stromlo, ACT

Securigera varia at Stromlo, ACT - 6 Jan 2023
Securigera varia at Stromlo, ACT - 6 Jan 2023
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Identification history

Securigera varia 6 Jan 2023 Tapirlord
Lotus australis 6 Jan 2023 natureguy
Unidentified 6 Jan 2023 Darren

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User's notes

A large climbing/sprawling Pink Flowered Lotus sp.? I haven't noticed before.

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Tapirlord wrote:
   6 Jan 2023
Lotus australis is a smaller forb, this large climber is an exotic. The flower arrangment does look freakishly similar, but the native lotus has leaf arranged in groups of 3-5, not the pinnate leaves shown here.
natureguy wrote:
   6 Jan 2023
Thanks. Knew it didn't look quite right but couldn't quite pick what else it was.

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Location information

Sighting information

  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • 6 Jan 2023 12:38 PM Recorded on
  • Darren Recorded by

Additional information

  • 1 metre to 5 metres Plant height
  • True In flower

Species information

  • Securigera varia Scientific name
  • Crown Vetch Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Exotic
  • Minor Weed or Pest
  • Up to 806.15m Recorded at altitude
  • Machine learning
  • In flower
  • Synonyms

    Coronilla varia

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