Pavonia hastata

Spearleaf Swampmallow at Farrer Ridge

Pavonia hastata at Farrer Ridge - 18 Apr 2024
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Pavonia hastata 19 Apr 2024 mcosgrove
Pavonia hastata 18 Apr 2024 SteveBorkowskis
Unidentified 18 Apr 2024 julielindner

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mcosgrove wrote:
   19 Apr 2024
Native to South America. A garden/horticultural escape that is becoming naturalised. Tends to have deep roots and grow in dampish sites. Remove if possible.
julielindner wrote:
   19 Apr 2024
Thanks for that. Because it is widespread on East Coast and found in South America it could be a native. There are a number of plants we call natives that are also found in South America as we were joined as one continent. Has anyone asked the indigenous people they would certainly be able to verify that it is a native or not.
Tapirlord wrote:
   19 Apr 2024
It’s certainly a good question Julie, have a look at this http://bio.mq.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/plant-of-the-week-Pavonia-hastata.pdf

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  • 18 Apr 2024 01:30 PM Recorded on
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  • 10cm to 30cm Plant height
  • True In flower

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