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Onopordum acanthium

1 Scotch Thistle at Watson, ACT

Onopordum acanthium at Watson, ACT - 19 Aug 2024
Onopordum acanthium at Watson, ACT - 19 Aug 2024
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Onopordum acanthium 20 Aug 2024 MichaelMulvaney
Onopordum acanthium 20 Aug 2024 CarbonAI
Onopordum acanthium 20 Aug 2024 waltraud

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In grassy woodland I think Scotch thistle - there were discussions about identification of various thistle species that occur in the area

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Chrysocephalum apiculatum (Common Everlasting) at Watson, ACT - 20 Nov 2024 by abread111
Viburnum tinus (Laurustinus) at Watson, ACT - 9 Oct 2024 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 9 Oct 2024 by waltraud
Arctotheca calendula (Capeweed, Cape Dandelion) at Watson, ACT - 27 Sep 2024 by abread111
Wurmbea dioica subsp. dioica (Early Nancy) at Watson, ACT - 16 Sep 2024 by waltraud
Stackhousia monogyna (Creamy Candles) at Watson, ACT - 16 Sep 2024 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 4 Sep 2024 by waltraud
Onopordum acanthium (Scotch Thistle) at Watson, ACT - 4 Sep 2024 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 4 Sep 2024 by waltraud
Echium plantagineum (Paterson's Curse) at Watson, ACT - 30 Aug 2024 by waltraud
Cirsium vulgare (Spear Thistle) at Watson, ACT - 19 Aug 2024 by waltraud
Echium plantagineum (Paterson's Curse) at Watson, ACT - 19 Aug 2024 by waltraud
Dindymus versicolor (Harlequin Bug) at Watson, ACT - 19 Aug 2024 by waltraud
Onopordum acanthium (Scotch Thistle) at Watson, ACT - 19 Aug 2024 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 24 Jul 2024 by waltraud
Onopordum acanthium (Scotch Thistle) at Watson, ACT - 24 Jul 2024 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 24 Jul 2024 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 24 Jul 2024 by waltraud
Rubus anglocandicans (Blackberry) at Watson, ACT - 24 Jul 2024 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 24 Jul 2024 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 24 Jul 2024 by waltraud
Sporobolus creber (Slender Rat's Tail Grass) at Watson, ACT - 24 Jul 2024 by waltraud
Grevillea sp. (Grevillea) at Watson, ACT - 24 Jul 2024 by waltraud
Onopordum acanthium (Scotch Thistle) at Watson, ACT - 18 Jul 2024 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 18 Jul 2024 by waltraud
Cirsium vulgare (Spear Thistle) at Watson, ACT - 18 Jul 2024 by waltraud
Viola odorata (Sweet Violet, Common Violet) at Watson, ACT - 18 Jul 2024 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 18 Jul 2024 by waltraud
Echium plantagineum (Paterson's Curse) at Watson, ACT - 18 Jul 2024 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 18 Jul 2024 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 18 Jul 2024 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 18 Jul 2024 by waltraud
Pyracantha sp. (Firethorn) at Watson, ACT - 27 May 2024 by abread111
Cirsium vulgare (Spear Thistle) at Mount Majura - 1 May 2024 by mcosgrove
Viola odorata (Sweet Violet, Common Violet) at Mount Majura - 1 May 2024 by mcosgrove
Carduus pycnocephalus (Slender Thistle) at Mount Majura - 1 May 2024 by mcosgrove
Onopordum acanthium (Scotch Thistle) at Mount Majura - 1 May 2024 by mcosgrove
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 8 Apr 2024 by waltraud
Eragrostis curvula (African Lovegrass) at Watson, ACT - 8 Apr 2024 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 8 Apr 2024 by waltraud
Celtis australis (Nettle Tree) at Watson, ACT - 1 Apr 2024 by abread111
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 1 Apr 2024 by abread111
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 29 Feb 2024 by abread111
Rosa rubiginosa (Sweet Briar, Eglantine) at Watson, ACT - 29 Feb 2024 by abread111
Crataegus monogyna (Hawthorn) at Watson, ACT - 29 Feb 2024 by abread111
Rosa sp. (A Wild Rose) at Watson, ACT - 29 Feb 2024 by abread111
Brachychiton populneus subsp. populneus (Kurrajong) at Watson, ACT - 13 Nov 2023 by abread111
Brachychiton populneus subsp. populneus (Kurrajong) at Mount Majura - 13 Nov 2023 by waltraud
Chrysolina quadrigemina (Greater St Johns Wort beetle) at Mount Majura - 13 Nov 2023 by waltraud
Macropus giganteus (Eastern Grey Kangaroo) at Mount Majura - 12 Nov 2023 by abread111
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 12 Nov 2023 by abread111
Rosa rubiginosa (Sweet Briar, Eglantine) at Watson, ACT - 2 Oct 2023 by waltraud
Oryctolagus cuniculus (European Rabbit) at Watson, ACT - 2 Oct 2023 by waltraud
Celtis australis (Nettle Tree) at Watson, ACT - 2 Oct 2023 by waltraud
Rosa rubiginosa (Sweet Briar, Eglantine) at Watson, ACT - 2 Oct 2023 by waltraud
Geranium sp. (Geranium) at Mount Majura - 2 Oct 2023 by waltraud
Crataegus monogyna (Hawthorn) at Watson, ACT - 2 Oct 2023 by waltraud
Eucalyptus melliodora (Yellow Box) at Watson, ACT - 2 Oct 2023 by waltraud
Stackhousia monogyna (Creamy Candles) at Watson, ACT - 2 Oct 2023 by waltraud
Paropsisterna fastidiosa (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Watson, ACT - 18 Sep 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 18 Sep 2023 by abread111
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 11 Sep 2023 by abread111
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 20 Aug 2023 by waltraud
Viola odorata (Sweet Violet, Common Violet) at Watson, ACT - 26 Jun 2023 by abread111
Acacia baileyana (Cootamundra Wattle, Golden Mimosa) at Watson, ACT - 26 Jun 2023 by abread111
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 19 Jun 2023 by waltraud
Cracticus torquatus (Grey Butcherbird) at Watson, ACT - 19 Jun 2023 by waltraud
Eucalyptus blakelyi (Blakely's Red Gum) at Watson, ACT - 19 Jun 2023 by abread111
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 19 Jun 2023 by waltraud
Celtis australis (Nettle Tree) at Watson, ACT - 2 Feb 2023 by HappyWanderer
Dianella sp. aff. longifolia (Benambra) (Pale Flax Lily, Blue Flax Lily) at Watson, ACT - 2 Jan 2023 by abread111
Modiola caroliniana (Red-flowered Mallow) at Watson, ACT - 2 Jan 2023 by abread111
Chrysocephalum apiculatum (Common Everlasting) at Watson, ACT - 2 Jan 2023 by abread111
Stackhousia monogyna (Creamy Candles) at Watson, ACT - 10 Oct 2022 by waltraud
Daviesia genistifolia (Broom Bitter Pea) at Watson, ACT - 5 Sep 2022 by WalterEgo
Eucalyptus blakelyi (Blakely's Red Gum) at Watson, ACT - 5 Sep 2022 by abread111
Apis mellifera (European honey bee) at Watson, ACT - 5 Sep 2022 by MAX
Viola odorata (Sweet Violet, Common Violet) at Watson, ACT - 5 Sep 2022 by abread111
Viola odorata (Sweet Violet, Common Violet) at Watson, ACT - 15 Aug 2022 by MAX
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 13 Jul 2022 by abread111
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 9 Jul 2022 by waltraud
Cymbonotus sp. (preissianus or lawsonianus) (Bears Ears) at Watson, ACT - 9 Jul 2022 by waltraud
Pyracantha fortuneana (Firethorn) at Watson, ACT - 27 Jun 2022 by waltraud
Ehrharta erecta (Panic Veldtgrass) at Watson, ACT - 27 Jun 2022 by abread111
Cirsium vulgare (Spear Thistle) at Watson, ACT - 20 Jun 2022 by waltraud
Galium aparine (Goosegrass, Cleavers) at Watson, ACT - 20 Jun 2022 by waltraud
Asparagus asparagoides (Bridal Creeper, Florist's Smilax) at Watson, ACT - 20 Jun 2022 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 13 Jun 2022 by abread111
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 13 Jun 2022 by abread111
Sonchus oleraceus (Annual Sowthistle) at Watson, ACT - 11 Nov 2021 by waltraud
Galium aparine (Goosegrass, Cleavers) at Watson, ACT - 11 Nov 2021 by waltraud
Bulbine bulbosa (Golden Lily, Bulbine Lily) at Watson, ACT - 16 Oct 2021 by MAX
Amyema miquelii (Box Mistletoe) at Watson, ACT - 21 Jan 2021 by MAX
zz bolete at Watson, ACT - 23 Jun 2019 by AaronClausen
Calvatia sp. (a puffball ) at Watson, ACT - 5 Mar 2018 by AaronClausen
Convolvulus angustissimus subsp. angustissimus (Australian Bindweed) at Watson, ACT - 27 Dec 2017 by AaronClausen
Xerochrysum viscosum (Sticky Everlasting) at Watson, ACT - 12 Dec 2016 by BethanyDunne
Truncospora ochroleuca at Watson, ACT - 19 May 2015 by AaronClausen
Brachychiton populneus subsp. populneus (Kurrajong) at Watson, ACT - 19 Jan 2015 by AaronClausen

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  • Onopordum acanthium Scientific name
  • Scotch Thistle Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Exotic
  • Major weed or pest
  • Up to 827.86m Recorded at altitude
  • 90 images trained Machine learning
  • In flower

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