Phytolacca octandra
Inkweed at Watson, ACT
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| Phytolacca octandra | waltraud | 27 Jun 2023 | |
| Phytolacca octandra | waltraud | 27 Jun 2023 |
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First report of this invasive weed in the grassy woodland of Mt Majura's (lower) west slope; previous reports were from the east slope and Justice Robert Hope Park. This approx 1m tall specimen grew under the (protective) canopy of Exocarpos cupressiformis in high-nutrient soil (judged by the herbaceous nitrogen-loving weeds that grow there). The frost-sensitive Inkweed seems to benefit from milder winters and may become a more common weed to watch out for. Seeds spread by birds, poisonous for humans, most likely a garden escape. The whole plant was pulled out and bagged for disposal.
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Location information
- Coordinates 149.169342-35.230031
- Altitude 636.0m
- Places Watson, ACT
Sighting information
- 1 Abundance
- 26 Jun 2023 11:36 AM Recorded on
- waltraud Recorded by
- 1 metre to 5 metres Plant height
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- waltraud Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Phytolacca octandra Other Wildflowers & Herbs Plants
Species information
- Phytolacca octandra Scientific name
- Inkweed Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Exotic
- Minor weed or pest
- Up to 958m Recorded at altitude
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Was the plant in flower?
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