Chenopodium album
Fat Hen at Watson, ACT
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| Chenopodium album | RWPurdie | 20 Sep 2026 | |
| Chenopodium murale | RWPurdie | 20 Sep 2026 | |
| Chenopodium murale | abread111 | 12 Sep 2026 |
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@MPW Need seed to be sure of distinction from C. album. See comparison photos of the 2 species at
https://keyserver.lucidcentral.org/weeds/data/media/Html/chenopodium_album.htm
1 comment
20 Sep 2026
It looks like the leaves have mealy hairs on them, which would make it C. album.
Location information
- Coordinates 149.171303-35.225022
- Altitude 647.0m
- Maps Mount Majura The Fair, Watson
- Places Watson, ACT
Sighting information
- At least 1 Abundance
- 7 Sep 2026 09:53 AM Recorded on
- abread111 Recorded by
- 10cm to 30cm Plant height
- Yes In flower
Collections
- abread111 NatureMapr Canberra & Southern Tablelands Chenopodium album Other Wildflowers & Herbs Plants
Species information
- Chenopodium album Scientific name
- Fat Hen Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Exotic
- Minor weed or pest
- Up to 815.43m Recorded at altitude
- External link More information
Seasonal activity
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In flower
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Record quality
Quality score
5 / 7
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