Scabiosa atropurpurea
2 Pincushion Plant at Mount Painter
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| Scabiosa atropurpurea | natureguy | 27 Nov 2023 | |
| Unverified | TonyAshton | 27 Nov 2023 |
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Significant sighting
natureguy noted:
27 Nov 2023
Noxious weed we are trying to keep out of the ACT, any sightings are greatly appreciated for control efforts.
User's notes
What is this plant in Mt Painter Nat Reserve?
4 comments
27 Nov 2023
Yes this is a significant weed in many parts of southern Australia and elsewhere on the globe - good to get rid of it as soon as possible. A mattock should do the job
Location information
- Coordinates 149.059289-35.265575
- Maps Mount Painter
- Places Cook, ACT
Sighting information
- At least 1 Abundance
- 26 Nov 2023 11:40 AM Recorded on
- TonyAshton Recorded by
- 30cm to 1 metre Plant height
- Yes In flower
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- Significant Featured Plants Other Wildflowers & Herbs TonyAshton Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Scabiosa atropurpurea
Species information
- Scabiosa atropurpurea Scientific name
- Pincushion Plant Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Exotic
- Major weed or pest
- Up to 974.14m Recorded at altitude
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Seasonal activity
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In flower
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Record quality
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