Cenchrus longispinus

Spiny Burrgrass, Spiny Burrgrass at Cotter Reserve

Cenchrus longispinus at Cotter Reserve - 29 Feb 2024
Cenchrus longispinus at Cotter Reserve - 29 Feb 2024
Cenchrus longispinus at Cotter Reserve - 29 Feb 2024
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Cenchrus longispinus 29 Feb 2024 MattM
Cenchrus longispinus 29 Feb 2024 Steve818

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Significant sighting

MattM noted:

29 Feb 2024

Highly invasive weed species that is currently rare in Canberra. All records of this species are significant.

3 comments

MattM wrote:
   29 Feb 2024
A shame to see this species in the ACT. There are a few records from the Cotter area so control of the species is still needed.
Steve818 wrote:
   29 Feb 2024
Yes the Parks Rangers are on to it.
MattM wrote:
   29 Feb 2024
Fantastic.

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