Cirsium vulgare

Spear Thistle at Paddys River, ACT

Cirsium vulgare at Paddys River, ACT - 26 Feb 2023
Cirsium vulgare at Paddys River, ACT - 26 Feb 2023
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Identification history

Cirsium vulgare 27 Feb 2023 Tapirlord
Cirsium vulgare 27 Feb 2023 CarbonAI
Cirsium vulgare 27 Feb 2023 KumikoCallaway

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Many Spear Thistles grow along the way towards the entrance of Gibraltar Peak.

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Location information

Sighting information

  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • 26 Feb 2023 07:31 AM Recorded on
  • KumikoCallaway Recorded by

Additional information

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

Species information

  • Cirsium vulgare Scientific name
  • Spear Thistle Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Exotic
  • Medium Weed or Pest
  • Up to 1389.77m Recorded at altitude
  • 153 images trained Machine learning
  • In flower

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