Ulex europaeus
Gorse at Watson, ACT
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| Ulex europaeus | abread111 | 22 Sep 2024 | |
| Gompholobium huegelii | CarbonAI | 22 Sep 2024 | |
| Ulex europaeus | MPW | 22 Sep 2024 |
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User's notes
Ulex europaeus, Thorny Gorse, Weed. Dormant seeds remain in the Soil at Fair Location. Occasional previous sighting in this vicinity. Distinctive Thorns and Yellow Pea Flowers.
4 comments
28 Sep 2024
For an Alternative perspective on Gorse :
https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/ninetonoon/audio/2018703481/gorse-for-the-trees-how-one-man-brought-back-a-forest
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gorse_in_New_Zealand
https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/ninetonoon/audio/2018703481/gorse-for-the-trees-how-one-man-brought-back-a-forest
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gorse_in_New_Zealand
Location information
- Coordinates 149.169550-35.224882
- Maps The Fair, Watson
- Places Watson, ACT
Sighting information
- At least 1 Abundance
- 22 Sep 2024 09:50 AM Recorded on
- MPW Recorded by
- 30cm to 1 metre Plant height
- Yes In flower
Collections
Species information
- Ulex europaeus Scientific name
- Gorse Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Exotic
- Major weed or pest
- Up to 766m Recorded at altitude
- External link More information
Seasonal activity
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In flower
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Record quality
Quality score
6 / 7
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