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Sighting 4536701

Carthamus lanatus

Saffron Thistle at Isaacs Ridge

Carthamus lanatus at Isaacs Ridge - 17 Dec 2023
Carthamus lanatus at Isaacs Ridge - 17 Dec 2023
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Identification history

Carthamus lanatus 17 Dec 2023 Mike
Carthamus lanatus 17 Dec 2023 Mike

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Bound to be lots more.

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Mike wrote:
   17 Dec 2023
Thousands more further north; only some have been mapped on Field Maps.

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Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Isaacs, ACT - 27 Oct 2023 by Mike

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Xerochrysum viscosum (Sticky Everlasting) at Isaacs, ACT - 27 Oct 2023 by Mike

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Xerochrysum viscosum (Sticky Everlasting) at Isaacs, ACT - 27 Dec 2022 by stofbrew

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Carduelis carduelis (European Goldfinch) at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 14 Aug 2022 by Steve_Bok

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Petroica boodang (Scarlet Robin) at Isaacs Ridge - 26 May 2019 by Mike

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Platycercus eximius (Eastern Rosella) at Isaacs, ACT - 26 May 2019 by Mike

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Nandina domestica (Sacred Bamboo) at Isaacs Ridge - 25 May 2019 by Mike

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Cassinia longifolia (Shiny Cassinia, Cauliflower Bush) at Isaacs Ridge - 13 Jan 2018 by Mike

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Vittadinia gracilis (New Holland Daisy) at Isaacs, ACT - 13 Jan 2018 by Mike

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Hackelia suaveolens (Sweet Hounds Tongue) at Isaacs, ACT - 13 Jan 2018 by Mike

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Convolvulus angustissimus subsp. angustissimus (Australian Bindweed) at Isaacs Ridge - 13 Jan 2018 by Mike

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Chrysocephalum semipapposum (Clustered Everlasting) at Isaacs, ACT - 13 Jan 2018 by Mike

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Xerochrysum viscosum (Sticky Everlasting) at Isaacs, ACT - 13 Jan 2018 by Mike

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Erodium cicutarium (Common Storksbill, Common Crowfoot) at Isaacs Ridge - 26 Aug 2016 by Mike

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Macropus giganteus (Eastern Grey Kangaroo) at Isaacs Ridge - 25 May 2016 by Mike

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Exocarpos cupressiformis (Cherry Ballart) at Isaacs Ridge - 22 Oct 2013 by Mike

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Verbascum thapsus subsp. thapsus (Great Mullein, Aaron's Rod) at Isaacs, ACT - 11 Apr 2024 by Mike
Muellerina eucalyptoides (Creeping Mistletoe) at Isaacs Ridge - 16 Dec 2023 by Mike
Rubus parvifolius (Native Raspberry) at Isaacs Ridge and Nearby - 16 Dec 2023 by Mike
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Isaacs, ACT - 27 Oct 2023 by Mike
Xerochrysum viscosum (Sticky Everlasting) at Isaacs, ACT - 27 Oct 2023 by Mike
Xerochrysum viscosum (Sticky Everlasting) at Isaacs, ACT - 27 Dec 2022 by stofbrew
Carduelis carduelis (European Goldfinch) at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 14 Aug 2022 by Steve_Bok
Petroica boodang (Scarlet Robin) at Isaacs Ridge - 26 May 2019 by Mike
Platycercus eximius (Eastern Rosella) at Isaacs, ACT - 26 May 2019 by Mike
Nandina domestica (Sacred Bamboo) at Isaacs Ridge - 25 May 2019 by Mike
Cassinia longifolia (Shiny Cassinia, Cauliflower Bush) at Isaacs Ridge - 13 Jan 2018 by Mike
Vittadinia gracilis (New Holland Daisy) at Isaacs, ACT - 13 Jan 2018 by Mike
Hackelia suaveolens (Sweet Hounds Tongue) at Isaacs, ACT - 13 Jan 2018 by Mike
Convolvulus angustissimus subsp. angustissimus (Australian Bindweed) at Isaacs Ridge - 13 Jan 2018 by Mike
Chrysocephalum semipapposum (Clustered Everlasting) at Isaacs, ACT - 13 Jan 2018 by Mike
Xerochrysum viscosum (Sticky Everlasting) at Isaacs, ACT - 13 Jan 2018 by Mike
Erodium cicutarium (Common Storksbill, Common Crowfoot) at Isaacs Ridge - 26 Aug 2016 by Mike
Macropus giganteus (Eastern Grey Kangaroo) at Isaacs Ridge - 25 May 2016 by Mike
Exocarpos cupressiformis (Cherry Ballart) at Isaacs Ridge - 22 Oct 2013 by Mike

Location information

Sighting information

  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 17 Dec 2023 09:41 AM Recorded on
  • Mike Recorded by

Additional information

  • 30cm to 1 metre Plant height
  • True In flower

Species information

  • Carthamus lanatus Scientific name
  • Saffron Thistle Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Exotic
  • Noxious or High Risk Weed or Pest
  • Up to 1224.43m Recorded at altitude
  • 86 images trained Machine learning
  • In flower

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