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Galium aparine

Goosegrass, Cleavers at Watson, ACT

Galium aparine at Watson, ACT - 18 Sep 2023
Galium aparine at Watson, ACT - 18 Sep 2023
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Galium aparine 18 Sep 2023 abread111

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near Clancy's track under cherry ballarts, Mapped in FieldMaps Not Treated

2 comments

waltraud wrote:
   19 Sep 2023
are they accessible for spraying or is there a need for some clearing / bagging old seed loaded vines beforehand?
abread111 wrote:
   19 Sep 2023
yes - needs attention before spraying

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(Wood Sorrel) at Watson, ACT - 8 Aug 2022 by Steve_Bok Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Watson, ACT - 8 Aug 2022 by Steve_Bok Pyrrholaemus sagittatus (Speckled Warbler) at Watson, ACT - 8 Aug 2022 by Steve_Bok Acanthiza reguloides (Buff-rumped Thornbill) at Watson, ACT - 8 Aug 2022 by Steve_Bok Commius elegans (Cherry Ballart Shield Bug) at Watson, ACT - 8 Aug 2022 by Steve_Bok Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 13 Jul 2022 by abread111 Acacia baileyana (Cootamundra Wattle, Golden Mimosa) at Watson, ACT - 13 Jul 2022 by abread111 Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 13 Jul 2022 by abread111 Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 13 Jul 2022 by abread111 Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 13 Jul 2022 by abread111 Acacia baileyana (Cootamundra Wattle, Golden Mimosa) at Watson, ACT - 13 Jul 2022 by abread111 Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 13 Jul 2022 by abread111 Cyperus eragrostis (Umbrella Sedge) at Watson, ACT - 30 May 2022 by abread111 Asparagus asparagoides (Bridal Creeper, Florist's Smilax) at Watson, ACT - 24 May 2022 by waltraud Asparagus asparagoides (Bridal Creeper, Florist's Smilax) at Watson, ACT - 23 May 2022 by abread111 Oryctolagus cuniculus (European Rabbit) at Watson, ACT - 14 Apr 2022 by abread111 Cullen microcephalum (Dusky Scurf-pea) at Watson, ACT - 28 Jan 2022 by abread111 Styphelia triflora (Five-corners) at Watson, ACT - 7 Jun 2021 by WalterEgo Chrysocephalum semipapposum (Clustered Everlasting) at Watson, ACT - 25 Apr 2021 by waltraud Hypericum perforatum (St John's Wort) at Watson, ACT - 25 Apr 2021 by waltraud Cullen microcephalum (Dusky Scurf-pea) at Watson, ACT - 8 Dec 2020 by abread111 Cynosurus echinatus (Rough Dog's Tail Grass) at Watson, ACT - 8 Dec 2020 by abread111 Acacia baileyana x Acacia dealbata (Cootamundra Wattle x Silver Wattle (Hybrid)) at Watson, ACT - 8 Dec 2020 by abread111 Lythrum hyssopifolia (Small Loosestrife) at Watson, ACT - 7 Dec 2020 by abread111 Exocarpos cupressiformis (Cherry Ballart) at Watson, ACT - 7 Dec 2020 by abread111 Oechalia schellenbergii (Spined Predatory Shield Bug) at Watson, ACT - 7 Dec 2020 by abread111 Sorbus domestica (Service Tree) at Watson, ACT - 6 Dec 2020 by abread111 Glycine clandestina (Twining Glycine) at Watson, ACT - 20 Sep 2020 by MAX Petroica rosea (Rose Robin) at Watson, ACT - 3 Aug 2020 by Lisa.Jok Styphelia triflora (Five-corners) at Watson, ACT - 18 Jun 2020 by JaneR zz bolete at Watson, ACT - 2 Apr 2020 by JaneR Petroica boodang (Scarlet Robin) at Watson, ACT - 24 May 2019 by WalterEgo Styphelia triflora (Five-corners) at Watson, ACT - 28 Apr 2017 by waltraud Cytisus scoparius subsp. scoparius (Scotch Broom, Broom, English Broom) at Watson, ACT - 10 Dec 2015 by waltraud Vittadinia muelleri (Narrow-leafed New Holland Daisy) at Watson, ACT - 19 Oct 2014 by AaronClausen
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 18 Sep 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 18 Sep 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 18 Sep 2023 by waltraud
Galium aparine (Goosegrass, Cleavers) at Watson, ACT - 18 Sep 2023 by abread111
Senecio quadridentatus (Cotton Fireweed) at Watson, ACT - 17 Sep 2023 by abread111
Nyctemera amicus (Senecio or Magpie moth) at Watson, ACT - 17 Sep 2023 by abread111
Falco cenchroides (Nankeen Kestrel) at Watson, ACT - 11 Sep 2023 by RodDeb
Cracticus torquatus (Grey Butcherbird) at Watson, ACT - 11 Sep 2023 by RodDeb
Philemon corniculatus (Noisy Friarbird) at Watson, ACT - 11 Sep 2023 by RodDeb
Lycium ferocissimum (African Boxthorn) at Watson, ACT - 8 Sep 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 8 Sep 2023 by waltraud
Acacia genistifolia (Early Wattle) at Watson, ACT - 26 Aug 2023 by CattleDog
Cyperus eragrostis (Umbrella Sedge) at Watson, ACT - 26 Aug 2023 by CattleDog
Asperula conferta (Common Woodruff) at Watson, ACT - 26 Aug 2023 by CattleDog
Pyracantha fortuneana (Firethorn) at Watson, ACT - 16 Aug 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 16 Aug 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 3 Jul 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 26 Jun 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 12 Jun 2023 by waltraud
Viburnum tinus (Laurustinus) at Watson, ACT - 12 Jun 2023 by abread111
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 12 Jun 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 11 Jun 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 5 Jun 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 5 Jun 2023 by waltraud
Eucalyptus bridgesiana (Apple Box) at Watson, ACT - 29 May 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 29 May 2023 by waltraud
Exocarpos cupressiformis (Cherry Ballart) at Watson, ACT - 29 May 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 29 May 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 29 May 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 29 May 2023 by waltraud
Crataegus monogyna (Hawthorn) at Watson, ACT - 15 May 2023 by HappyWanderer
Crataegus monogyna (Hawthorn) at Watson, ACT - 14 May 2023 by abread111
Erigeron sumatrensis (Tall Fleabane) at Watson, ACT - 1 May 2023 by abread111
Cirsium vulgare (Spear Thistle) at Watson, ACT - 1 May 2023 by abread111
Acacia baileyana (Cootamundra Wattle, Golden Mimosa) at Watson, ACT - 1 May 2023 by abread111
Styphelia triflora (Five-corners) at Watson, ACT - 1 May 2023 by HappyWanderer
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 24 Apr 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 24 Apr 2023 by abread111
Oryctolagus cuniculus (European Rabbit) at Watson, ACT - 10 Apr 2023 by abread111
Gymnopilus junonius (Gymnopilus junonius) at Watson, ACT - 10 Apr 2023 by abread111
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 3 Apr 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 13 Mar 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 13 Mar 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 13 Mar 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 6 Mar 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 6 Mar 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 6 Mar 2023 by waltraud
Gryllacrididae (family) (Unidentified Raspy Cricket) at Watson, ACT - 5 Mar 2023 by WalterEgo
Phallaria ophiusaria (Large Leaf Moth) at Watson, ACT - 5 Mar 2023 by WalterEgo
Braconidae sp. (family) (Unidentified braconid wasp) at Watson, ACT - 22 Feb 2023 by Steve_Bok
Araneus hamiltoni (Hamilton's Orb Weaver) at Watson, ACT - 13 Oct 2022 by JaneR
Cryptandra amara (Bitter Cryptandra) at Watson, ACT - 19 Sep 2022 by waltraud
Acacia ulicifolia (Prickly Moses) at Watson, ACT - 19 Sep 2022 by Steve_Bok
Anthoxanthum odoratum (Sweet Vernal Grass) at Watson, ACT - 18 Sep 2022 by Steve_Bok
Asparagus asparagoides (Bridal Creeper, Florist's Smilax) at Watson, ACT - 7 Sep 2022 by waltraud
Asparagus asparagoides (Bridal Creeper, Florist's Smilax) at Watson, ACT - 15 Aug 2022 by Steve_Bok
Macropus giganteus (Eastern Grey Kangaroo) at Watson, ACT - 8 Aug 2022 by Steve_Bok
Oxalis sp. (Wood Sorrel) at Watson, ACT - 8 Aug 2022 by Steve_Bok
Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Watson, ACT - 8 Aug 2022 by Steve_Bok
Pyrrholaemus sagittatus (Speckled Warbler) at Watson, ACT - 8 Aug 2022 by Steve_Bok
Acanthiza reguloides (Buff-rumped Thornbill) at Watson, ACT - 8 Aug 2022 by Steve_Bok
Commius elegans (Cherry Ballart Shield Bug) at Watson, ACT - 8 Aug 2022 by Steve_Bok
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 13 Jul 2022 by abread111
Acacia baileyana (Cootamundra Wattle, Golden Mimosa) at Watson, ACT - 13 Jul 2022 by abread111
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 13 Jul 2022 by abread111
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 13 Jul 2022 by abread111
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 13 Jul 2022 by abread111
Acacia baileyana (Cootamundra Wattle, Golden Mimosa) at Watson, ACT - 13 Jul 2022 by abread111
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 13 Jul 2022 by abread111
Cyperus eragrostis (Umbrella Sedge) at Watson, ACT - 30 May 2022 by abread111
Asparagus asparagoides (Bridal Creeper, Florist's Smilax) at Watson, ACT - 24 May 2022 by waltraud
Asparagus asparagoides (Bridal Creeper, Florist's Smilax) at Watson, ACT - 23 May 2022 by abread111
Oryctolagus cuniculus (European Rabbit) at Watson, ACT - 14 Apr 2022 by abread111
Cullen microcephalum (Dusky Scurf-pea) at Watson, ACT - 28 Jan 2022 by abread111
Styphelia triflora (Five-corners) at Watson, ACT - 7 Jun 2021 by WalterEgo
Chrysocephalum semipapposum (Clustered Everlasting) at Watson, ACT - 25 Apr 2021 by waltraud
Hypericum perforatum (St John's Wort) at Watson, ACT - 25 Apr 2021 by waltraud
Cullen microcephalum (Dusky Scurf-pea) at Watson, ACT - 8 Dec 2020 by abread111
Cynosurus echinatus (Rough Dog's Tail Grass) at Watson, ACT - 8 Dec 2020 by abread111
Acacia baileyana x Acacia dealbata (Cootamundra Wattle x Silver Wattle (Hybrid)) at Watson, ACT - 8 Dec 2020 by abread111
Lythrum hyssopifolia (Small Loosestrife) at Watson, ACT - 7 Dec 2020 by abread111
Exocarpos cupressiformis (Cherry Ballart) at Watson, ACT - 7 Dec 2020 by abread111
Oechalia schellenbergii (Spined Predatory Shield Bug) at Watson, ACT - 7 Dec 2020 by abread111
Sorbus domestica (Service Tree) at Watson, ACT - 6 Dec 2020 by abread111
Glycine clandestina (Twining Glycine) at Watson, ACT - 20 Sep 2020 by MAX
Petroica rosea (Rose Robin) at Watson, ACT - 3 Aug 2020 by Lisa.Jok
Styphelia triflora (Five-corners) at Watson, ACT - 18 Jun 2020 by JaneR
zz bolete at Watson, ACT - 2 Apr 2020 by JaneR
Petroica boodang (Scarlet Robin) at Watson, ACT - 24 May 2019 by WalterEgo
Styphelia triflora (Five-corners) at Watson, ACT - 28 Apr 2017 by waltraud
Cytisus scoparius subsp. scoparius (Scotch Broom, Broom, English Broom) at Watson, ACT - 10 Dec 2015 by waltraud
Vittadinia muelleri (Narrow-leafed New Holland Daisy) at Watson, ACT - 19 Oct 2014 by AaronClausen

Location information

Species information

  • Galium aparine Scientific name
  • Goosegrass, Cleavers Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Exotic
  • Minor Weed or Pest

Sighting information

  • 1,001 - 10,000 Abundance
  • 18 Sep 2023 09:57 AM Recorded on
  • abread111 Recorded by

Additional information

  • 30cm to 1 metre Plant height

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