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Chondrilla juncea

Skeleton Weed at Mitchell, ACT

Chondrilla juncea at Mitchell, ACT - 3 Feb 2023
Chondrilla juncea at Mitchell, ACT - 3 Feb 2023
Chondrilla juncea at Mitchell, ACT - 3 Feb 2023
Chondrilla juncea at Mitchell, ACT - 3 Feb 2023
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Identification history

Chondrilla juncea 3 Feb 2023 natureguy
Unidentified 3 Feb 2023 trevorpreston

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Not really any leaves to photograph, just bare green stalks. Plant about 80-90cm tall. Noted in 3 spots growing in pavement edges and cracks along Sanford street Mitchell, at Gungahlin Drive intersection, Norwood Park roundabout and Hoskins Street intersection.

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natureguy wrote:
   3 Feb 2023
As indicated by the common name this species doesn't really have much leafy material visible.

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Location information

Species information

  • Chondrilla juncea Scientific name
  • Skeleton Weed Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Exotic
  • Minor Weed or Pest

Sighting information

  • 6 Abundance
  • 3 Feb 2023 11:39 AM Recorded on
  • trevorpreston Recorded by

Additional information

  • approx 12mm Flower dimension
  • 30cm to 1 metre Plant height
  • True In flower

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