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Senecio madagascariensis

1 Madagascan Fireweed, Fireweed at Downer, ACT

Senecio madagascariensis at Downer, ACT - 14 Sep 2023
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Identification history

Senecio madagascariensis 15 Sep 2023 Tapirlord
Senecio madagascariensis 15 Sep 2023 SilkeSma

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Significant sighting

16 Sep 2023

New location of this highly invasive species - but is third Dickson record

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I have removed the plant

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   16 Sep 2023
Thanks Silke - great job

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Location information

Species information

  • Senecio madagascariensis Scientific name
  • Madagascan Fireweed, Fireweed Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Exotic
  • Noxious or High Risk Weed or Pest

Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 14 Sep 2023 09:33 AM Recorded on
  • SilkeSma Recorded by

Additional information

  • 10cm to 30cm Plant height
  • True In flower

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  • Confirmed by an expert moderator
  • Nearby sighting(s) of same species
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