Asparagus virgatus
Tiki Fern, Asparagus Fern, Broom Fern at Mawson, ACT
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| Asparagus virgatus | MichaelMulvaney | 6 Mar 2026 | |
| Asparagus virgatus | Mike | 5 Mar 2026 |
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Significant sighting
MichaelMulvaney noted:
6 Mar 2026
Significant weed of high potential that should be a priority for control
User's notes
Recorded previously, but I am trying for better photos.
2 comments
10 Mar 2026
Hi Mike. I initially thought the previous observation was within a private residence but this looks to be outside the fence? The Biosecurity team will contact the resident and treat the plants.
Location information
- Coordinates 149.093284-35.360385
- Altitude 629.0m
- Places Mawson, ACT
Sighting information
- At least 1 Abundance
- 5 Mar 2026 11:25 AM Recorded on
- Mike Recorded by
- 30cm to 1 metre Plant height
- Yes In flower
Collections
- Mike NatureMapr Canberra & Southern Tablelands Asparagus virgatus Significant Climbers Climbers & Mistletoes Plants
Species information
- Asparagus virgatus Scientific name
- Tiki Fern, Asparagus Fern, Broom Fern Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Exotic
- Minor weed or pest
- 621m to 658m Recorded at altitude
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Synonyms
Protasparagus virgatus
Seasonal activity
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Was the plant in flower?
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Record quality
Quality score
7 / 7
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