Erodium botrys

Long Storksbill at Stromlo, ACT

Erodium botrys at Stromlo, ACT - 22 Oct 2023
Erodium botrys at Stromlo, ACT - 22 Oct 2023
Erodium botrys at Stromlo, ACT - 22 Oct 2023
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Identification history

Erodium botrys 24 Oct 2023 natureguy
Unidentified 24 Oct 2023 BarrieR

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This plant is strange! there is a stem from the ground with some leaves at ground level. The stem then takes a 90 degree change of direction to become horizontal and then another 90 deg turn to go vertical, , culminating in a "bud"and a long , fine, sharp spike. Nearby was this pink flower which appears to have the same leaves. I would like to know what they are and if there is a relationship between the two . The 3rd photo was taken on my phone just to get the location

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natureguy wrote:
   24 Oct 2023
Yep, all the one plant!

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  • 101 - 1,000 Abundance
  • 22 Oct 2023 12:22 PM Recorded on
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  • Less than 10cm Plant height

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