Alternanthera philoxeroides

Alligator Weed at Lake Burley Griffin West

Alternanthera philoxeroides at Lake Burley Griffin West - 13 Nov 2023
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Alternanthera philoxeroides 13 Nov 2023 RWPurdie
Alternanthera philoxeroides 13 Nov 2023 RWPurdie

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Significant sighting

MichaelMulvaney noted:

14 Nov 2023

This is an invasive aquatic weed that we are trying to keep at low levels any sighting in our region is significant

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Dense patch growing in shallow water; shoots on older stems just starting to flower.

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   14 Nov 2023
@ACTBioSecurity - another patch o Lake Burley Griffin

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  • Less than 10cm Plant height
  • True In flower

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