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Phytolacca octandra

Inkweed at Watson, ACT

Phytolacca octandra at Watson, ACT - 26 Jun 2023
Phytolacca octandra at Watson, ACT - 26 Jun 2023
Phytolacca octandra at Watson, ACT - 26 Jun 2023
Phytolacca octandra at Watson, ACT - 26 Jun 2023
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Phytolacca octandra 27 Jun 2023 waltraud
Phytolacca octandra 27 Jun 2023 waltraud

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First report of this invasive weed in the grassy woodland of Mt Majura's (lower) west slope; previous reports were from the east slope and Justice Robert Hope Park. This approx 1m tall specimen grew under the (protective) canopy of Exocarpos cupressiformis in high-nutrient soil (judged by the herbaceous nitrogen-loving weeds that grow there). The frost-sensitive Inkweed seems to benefit from milder winters and may become a more common weed to watch out for. Seeds spread by birds, poisonous for humans, most likely a garden escape. The whole plant was pulled out and bagged for disposal.

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Rosa rubiginosa (Sweet Briar, Eglantine) at Watson, ACT - 25 Sep 2023 by waltraud
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Taractrocera papyria (White-banded Grass-dart) at Watson, ACT - 26 Sep 2022 by Steve_Bok
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Juncus sp. (A Rush) at Watson, ACT - 22 Aug 2022 by abread111
Marrubium vulgare (Horehound) at Watson, ACT - 5 Jul 2022 by waltraud
Solanum nigrum (Black Nightshade) at Watson, ACT - 5 Jul 2022 by waltraud
Clematis leptophylla (Small-leaf Clematis, Old Man's Beard) at Watson, ACT - 22 Aug 2021 by abread111
Convolvulus angustissimus subsp. angustissimus (Australian Bindweed) at Watson, ACT - 10 May 2021 by abread111
Diplacodes bipunctata (Wandering Percher) at Watson, ACT - 8 Sep 2020 by Harrisi
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Leucochrysum albicans subsp. tricolor (Hoary Sunray) at Watson, ACT - 30 Oct 2017 by AaronClausen
Euryopis umbilicata (Striped tick spider) at Watson, ACT - 7 Feb 2017 by AaronClausen
Orobanche minor (Broomrape) at Watson, ACT - 5 Dec 2016 by AaronClausen
Orobanche minor (Broomrape) at Watson, ACT - 5 Dec 2016 by AaronClausen
Orobanche minor (Broomrape) at Watson, ACT - 5 Dec 2016 by AaronClausen
Orobanche minor (Broomrape) at Watson, ACT - 5 Dec 2016 by AaronClausen
Orobanche minor (Broomrape) at Watson, ACT - 29 Nov 2016 by AaronClausen
Orobanche minor (Broomrape) at Watson, ACT - 28 Nov 2016 by AaronClausen
Galium aparine (Goosegrass, Cleavers) at Watson, ACT - 6 Nov 2016 by AaronClausen
Platycercus elegans (Crimson Rosella) at Watson, ACT - 20 Apr 2016 by AaronClausen
Einadia nutans (Climbing Saltbush) at Watson, ACT - 12 Dec 2015 by MAX
Cassinia longifolia (Shiny Cassinia, Cauliflower Bush) at Watson, ACT - 12 Dec 2015 by MAX
Centaurium erythraea (Common Centaury) at Watson, ACT - 27 Nov 2015 by MAX
Tricoryne elatior (Yellow Rush Lily) at Watson, ACT - 27 Nov 2015 by MAX
Leucochrysum albicans subsp. tricolor (Hoary Sunray) at Watson, ACT - 18 Oct 2014 by AaronClausen
Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Watson, ACT - 18 Oct 2014 by AaronClausen
Clematis leptophylla (Small-leaf Clematis, Old Man's Beard) at Watson, ACT - 11 Sep 2014 by AaronClausen

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  • 26 Jun 2023 11:36 AM Recorded on
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  • 1 metre to 5 metres Plant height

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