Gleditsia triacanthos
Honey Locust, Thorny Locust at Coombs, ACT
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| Gleditsia triacanthos | MichaelMulvaney | 4 Feb 2025 | |
| Gleditsia triacanthos | SteveBorkowskis | 4 Feb 2025 |
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Significant sighting
MichaelMulvaney noted:
4 Feb 2025
Although previously recorded in this general area - we don't want seeds of this species spreading along Molonglo so good to report and control
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4 Feb 2025
Steve if this is not a plant of Cultural heritage importance it should be removed as a matter of urgency. The seeds are likely to be fertile and revert back to true form which is a tree with dagger sized thorns on it. I spoke to a ranger in Camden who was hospitalised when during control a thorn went inside on one side of his bicep and came out the other. Definitely don't want seeds to spread along Molonglo.
Location information
- Coordinates 149.051925-35.318164
- Altitude 540.3m
- Maps Molonglo River Reserve
- Places Coombs, ACT
Sighting information
- At least 1 Abundance
- 3 Feb 2025 11:40 AM Recorded on
- SteveBorkowskis Recorded by
- 1 metre to 5 metres Plant height
Collections
- SteveBorkowskis NatureMapr Canberra & Southern Tablelands Significant ACT Priority Weeds Gleditsia triacanthos Peas Plants
Species information
- Gleditsia triacanthos Scientific name
- Honey Locust, Thorny Locust Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Exotic
- Major weed or pest
- Up to 729m Recorded at altitude
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Was the plant in flower?
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