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Echium plantagineum

Paterson's Curse at Fadden, ACT

Echium plantagineum at Fadden, ACT - 5 Feb 2023
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Identification history

Echium plantagineum 5 Feb 2023 Tapirlord
Unidentified 5 Feb 2023 LPadg

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Chondrilla juncea (Skeleton Weed) at Fadden, ACT - 20 Jan 2023 by KumikoCallaway

Location information

Species information

  • Echium plantagineum Scientific name
  • Paterson's Curse Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Exotic
  • Noxious or High Risk Weed or Pest

Sighting information

  • 16 - 100 Abundance
  • 5 Feb 2023 10:27 AM Recorded on
  • LPadg Recorded by

Additional information

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

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