Ulex europaeus

Gorse at Watson, ACT

Ulex europaeus at Watson, ACT - 22 Sep 2024
Ulex europaeus at Watson, ACT - 22 Sep 2024
Ulex europaeus at Watson, ACT - 22 Sep 2024
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Identification history

Ulex europaeus 22 Sep 2024 abread111
Gompholobium huegelii 22 Sep 2024 CarbonAI
Ulex europaeus 22 Sep 2024 MAX

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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

abread111 wrote:
   23 Sep 2024
cut and dabbed by Max on 23/09/2024
waltraud wrote:
   28 Sep 2024
fantastic! did anyone map with FieldMaps?
abread111 wrote:
   28 Sep 2024
yes
MAX wrote:
   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

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Solanum linearifolium (Kangaroo Apple) at Watson, ACT - 19 Nov 2024 by waltraud
Crataegus monogyna (Hawthorn) at Watson, ACT - 17 Nov 2024 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 17 Nov 2024 by waltraud
Leptospermum continentale (Prickly Teatree) at Watson, ACT - 17 Nov 2024 by waltraud
Rosa rubiginosa (Sweet Briar, Eglantine) at Watson, ACT - 17 Nov 2024 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 16 Nov 2024 by waltraud
Oryctolagus cuniculus (European Rabbit) at Watson, ACT - 11 Oct 2024 by waltraud
Oryctolagus cuniculus (European Rabbit) at Watson, ACT - 11 Oct 2024 by waltraud
Nassella neesiana (Chilean Needlegrass) at Watson, ACT - 30 Aug 2024 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Mount Majura - 10 Jun 2024 by waltraud
Hypericum perforatum (St John's Wort) at Watson, ACT - 19 Feb 2024 by waltraud
Viburnum tinus (Laurustinus) at Watson, ACT - 20 Jan 2024 by abread111
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 4 Sep 2023 by abread111
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 28 Aug 2023 by abread111
Galium aparine (Goosegrass, Cleavers) at Watson, ACT - 28 Aug 2023 by abread111
Nassella neesiana (Chilean Needlegrass) at Watson, ACT - 27 Aug 2023 by abread111
Acacia baileyana x Acacia dealbata (Cootamundra Wattle x Silver Wattle (Hybrid)) at Watson, ACT - 27 Aug 2023 by abread111
Acacia baileyana (Cootamundra Wattle, Golden Mimosa) at Watson, ACT - 2 Aug 2023 by HappyWanderer
Pyracantha fortuneana (Firethorn) at Watson, ACT - 10 Jul 2023 by abread111
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 10 Jul 2023 by abread111
Eucalyptus globulus subsp. bicostata (Southern Blue Gum, Eurabbie) at Watson, ACT - 10 Jul 2023 by abread111
Endoxyla lituratus (A Wattle Goat Moth) at Watson, ACT - 10 Jan 2023 by Kassandra21
Rumex acetosella (Sheep Sorrel) at Watson, ACT - 10 Oct 2021 by MAX
Nassella neesiana (Chilean Needlegrass) at Watson, ACT - 15 May 2021 by waltraud
Nassella neesiana (Chilean Needlegrass) at Watson, ACT - 15 May 2021 by waltraud
Echinochloa crus-galli (Barnyard Grass) at Watson, ACT - 6 Apr 2021 by MAX
Lactuca serriola f. serriola (Prickly Lettuce) at Watson, ACT - 5 Apr 2021 by waltraud
Erigeron sp. (Fleabanes) at Watson, ACT - 5 Apr 2021 by waltraud
Echinochloa crus-galli (Barnyard Grass) at Watson, ACT - 5 Apr 2021 by waltraud
Hirschfeldia incana (Buchan Weed) at Watson, ACT - 5 Apr 2021 by MAX
Agrocybe sp. at Watson, ACT - 1 Apr 2021 by waltraud
Eucalyptus globulus subsp. bicostata (Southern Blue Gum, Eurabbie) at Watson, ACT - 1 Apr 2021 by waltraud
Ulmus procera (English Elm) at Watson, ACT - 1 Apr 2021 by waltraud
Ulex europaeus (Gorse) at Watson, ACT - 1 Apr 2021 by waltraud
Nassella neesiana (Chilean Needlegrass) at Watson, ACT - 1 Apr 2021 by waltraud
Hirschfeldia incana (Buchan Weed) at Watson, ACT - 29 Mar 2021 by waltraud
Erigeron sp. (Fleabanes) at Watson, ACT - 29 Mar 2021 by waltraud
Sonchus oleraceus (Annual Sowthistle) at Watson, ACT - 29 Mar 2021 by waltraud
Solanum nigrum (Black Nightshade) at Watson, ACT - 29 Mar 2021 by waltraud
Datura stramonium (Common Thornapple) at Watson, ACT - 29 Mar 2021 by waltraud
Echinochloa crus-galli (Barnyard Grass) at Watson, ACT - 29 Mar 2021 by waltraud
Echium plantagineum (Paterson's Curse) at Watson, ACT - 29 Mar 2021 by waltraud
Eucalyptus globulus subsp. bicostata (Southern Blue Gum, Eurabbie) at Watson, ACT - 29 Mar 2021 by MAX
Pseudognaphalium luteoalbum (Jersey Cudweed) at Watson, ACT - 10 Mar 2021 by waltraud
Glycine tabacina (Variable Glycine) at Watson, ACT - 2 Nov 2020 by waltraud
Euphorbia dallachyana (Mat Spurge, Caustic Weed) at Watson, ACT - 2 Nov 2020 by waltraud
Geranium solanderi (Native Geranium) at Watson, ACT - 2 Nov 2020 by waltraud
Hemiergis talbingoensis (Three-toed Skink) at Watson, ACT - 18 Jan 2020 by rhyshardy
Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Watson, ACT - 18 Jul 2019 by Lisa.Jok
Ulex europaeus (Gorse) at Watson, ACT - 12 Apr 2019 by waltraud
Solanum triflorum (Three-flowered Nightshade) at Watson, ACT - 3 Apr 2019 by waltraud
Ulex europaeus (Gorse) at Watson, ACT - 16 Mar 2018 by waltraud
Solanum triflorum (Three-flowered Nightshade) at Watson, ACT - 16 Mar 2018 by waltraud
Macropus giganteus (Eastern Grey Kangaroo) at Watson, ACT - 27 Aug 2016 by waltraud
Perga sp. (genus) (Sawfly or Spitfire) at Watson, ACT - 19 Aug 2016 by waltraud
Laccaria sp. (Laccaria) at Watson, ACT - 1 Jul 2016 by waltraud
Calvatia sp. (a puffball ) at Watson, ACT - 25 Jun 2016 by waltraud
Macropus giganteus (Eastern Grey Kangaroo) at Watson, ACT - 12 May 2016 by waltraud
Ulmus procera (English Elm) at Watson, ACT - 8 Apr 2016 by waltraud
Solanum triflorum (Three-flowered Nightshade) at Watson, ACT - 29 Feb 2016 by waltraud
Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Watson, ACT - 10 Dec 2015 by Jo
Eucalyptus blakelyi (Blakely's Red Gum) at Watson, ACT - 28 Nov 2015 by MAX
Petroica boodang (Scarlet Robin) at Watson, ACT - 31 Jul 2015 by waltraud
Eragrostis curvula (African Lovegrass) at Watson, ACT - 18 Feb 2010 by waltraud
Lycium ferocissimum (African Boxthorn) at Watson, ACT - 18 Feb 2010 by waltraud

Location information

Sighting information

  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 22 Sep 2024 09:50 AM Recorded on
  • MAX Recorded by

Additional information

  • Yellow Peaflower, about 1cm long Flower dimension
  • 30cm to 1 metre Plant height
  • True In flower

Species information

  • Ulex europaeus Scientific name
  • Gorse Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Exotic
  • Major weed or pest
  • Up to 742m Recorded at altitude
  • Machine learning
  • In flower
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