Typha sp.

Cumbungi at Tuggeranong, ACT

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Typha sp. JaneR 7 Aug 2023
Typha sp. natureguy 5 Aug 2023
Typha domingensis HelenCross 5 Aug 2023

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2 comments

   7 Aug 2023
The heads are beginning to disintegrate and their original shape is not evident: plus leaves a bit ambiguous. Hence sticking to Typha sp, as suggested by natureguy is sensible.
   7 Aug 2023
Thanks, I hadn't realised there was more than 1 species. Will take more photos when the heads are fresher

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Sighting information

  • 16 - 100 Abundance
  • 5 Aug 2023 10:22 AM Recorded on
  • HelenCross Recorded by
  • Yes In flower

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Species information

  • Typha sp. Scientific name
  • Cumbungi Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 1448.56m Recorded at altitude
  • Synonyms

    Gummiuk

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