Vinca major
Blue Periwinkle at Hackett, ACT
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| Vinca major | waltraud | 29 Jul 2026 |
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In gully; mapped with Field maps. The same patch photographed, reported and mapped before for instance in May 2018 when it was much smaller. The fire unit recently removed local wattles which opened the the drainage line which will invite periwinkle and other woody weeds from near by garden and garden extensions to spread and grow faster. The second photo shows a cubby house in the back ground with a diameter of approx 5m.
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5 Aug 2026
abread111 I referred to an old record on Field Maps which from memory was Collector at that time. Perhaps Steve T transferred data but I don't know whether all data were transferred. I repeatedly recorded this particular patch which I observed spreading along the drainage line and sent records and pictures to PCS to alert the land manager of the spreading. I haven't been there for a couple of years and was shocked about the extend of the area it now covers. BTW Field Maps isn't working right now...
Location information
- Coordinates 149.168181-35.253231
- Altitude 641.5m
- Maps Mount Majura
- Places Hackett, ACT
Sighting information
- 1,001 - 10,000 Abundance
- 24 Jul 2026 05:26 PM Recorded on
- waltraud Recorded by
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Species information
- Vinca major Scientific name
- Blue Periwinkle Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Exotic
- Major weed or pest
- Up to 1255m Recorded at altitude
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Was the plant in flower?
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6 / 7
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