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Medicago sativa

Lucerne, Alfalfa at Watson, ACT

Medicago sativa at Watson, ACT - 13 Jan 2023
Medicago sativa at Watson, ACT - 13 Jan 2023
Medicago sativa at Watson, ACT - 13 Jan 2023
Medicago sativa at Watson, ACT - 13 Jan 2023
Medicago sativa at Watson, ACT - 13 Jan 2023
Medicago sativa at Watson, ACT - 13 Jan 2023
Medicago sativa at Watson, ACT - 13 Jan 2023
Medicago sativa at Watson, ACT - 13 Jan 2023
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Identification history

Medicago sativa 14 Jan 2023 Tapirlord
Medicago sativa 14 Jan 2023 JaneR
Unidentified 13 Jan 2023 JaneR

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User's notes

I assume this is a lupin, a garden escape. Beside the track at the back of Hackett.

3 comments

abread111 wrote:
   14 Jan 2023
It is unusual for a lupin - generally they have more than 3 leaflets
Steve_Bok wrote:
   14 Jan 2023
Is it lucerne?
JaneR wrote:
   14 Jan 2023
Lucerne is a good suggestion - thank you. I will suggest Medicago sativa

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Nearby sightings

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Erebidae (family) (Unidentified Erebid moth) at Watson, ACT - 13 Jan 2023 by JaneR Einadia nutans (Climbing Saltbush) at Watson, ACT - 8 Sep 2022 by HappyWanderer Solanum nigrum (Black Nightshade) at Watson, ACT - 8 Sep 2022 by HappyWanderer Podargus strigoides (Tawny Frogmouth) at Watson, ACT - 17 Apr 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Erebidae (family) (Unidentified Erebid moth) at Watson, ACT - 13 Jan 2023 by JaneR
Einadia nutans (Climbing Saltbush) at Watson, ACT - 8 Sep 2022 by HappyWanderer
Solanum nigrum (Black Nightshade) at Watson, ACT - 8 Sep 2022 by HappyWanderer
Podargus strigoides (Tawny Frogmouth) at Watson, ACT - 17 Apr 2022 by MatthewFrawley

Location information

Species information

  • Medicago sativa Scientific name
  • Lucerne, Alfalfa Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Exotic
  • Minor Weed or Pest

Sighting information

  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 13 Jan 2023 07:19 PM Recorded on
  • JaneR Recorded by

Additional information

  • 30cm to 1 metre Plant height
  • True In flower

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