Xanthium spinosum

Bathurst Burr at Paddys River, ACT

Xanthium spinosum at Paddys River, ACT - 15 Mar 2023
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Xanthium spinosum 15 Mar 2023 michaelb

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Tasmanicosa sp. (genus) (Unidentified Tasmanicosa wolf spider) at Paddys River, ACT - 27 Mar 2021 by SandraH
Phalaenoides tristifica (Willow-herb Day-moth) at Paddys River, ACT - 25 Mar 2021 by michaelb
Cyperus eragrostis (Umbrella Sedge) at Paddys River, ACT - 18 Feb 2021 by michaelb
Paropsisterna octosignata (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 28 Dec 2020 by michaelb
Aphelocephala leucopsis (Southern Whiteface) at Paddys River, ACT - 19 Jun 2019 by JohnBundock
Isodontia sp. (genus) (Unidentified Grass-carrying wasp) at Paddys River, ACT - 29 Jan 2019 by michaelb
Cincloramphus mathewsi (Rufous Songlark) at Paddys River, ACT - 29 Jan 2019 by michaelb
Rhipidura leucophrys (Willie Wagtail) at Paddys River, ACT - 9 May 2018 by michaelb
Bothriomutilla rugicollis (Mutillid wasp or velvet ant) at Paddys River, ACT - 24 Dec 2017 by michaelb
Argemone ochroleuca subsp. ochroleuca (Mexican Poppy, Prickly Poppy) at Paddys River, ACT - 4 Dec 2017 by michaelb
Oenothera indecora subsp. bonariensis (Small-flower Evening Primrose) at Paddys River, ACT - 29 Nov 2017 by michaelb
Vespula germanica (European wasp) at Paddys River, ACT - 3 May 2017 by michaelb
Oenothera indecora subsp. bonariensis (Small-flower Evening Primrose) at Paddys River, ACT - 12 Apr 2017 by michaelb
Wheeleria spilodactylus (Horehound plume moth) at Paddys River, ACT - 27 Mar 2017 by michaelb
Diphucrania leucosticta (White-flecked acacia jewel beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 9 Mar 2017 by michaelb
Calomela curtisi (Acacia leaf beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 26 Feb 2017 by michaelb
Chrysolopus spectabilis (Botany Bay Weevil) at Paddys River, ACT - 26 Feb 2017 by michaelb
Mictis profana (Crusader Bug) at Paddys River, ACT - 26 Feb 2017 by michaelb
Diphucrania leucosticta (White-flecked acacia jewel beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 26 Feb 2017 by michaelb
Rhinotia phoenicoptera (Belid weevil) at Paddys River, ACT - 25 Feb 2017 by michaelb
Camponotus consobrinus (Banded sugar ant) at Paddys River, ACT - 9 Feb 2017 by michaelb
Myrmecia nigriceps (Black-headed bull ant) at Paddys River, ACT - 9 Feb 2017 by michaelb
Myrmecia nigriceps (Black-headed bull ant) at Paddys River, ACT - 9 Feb 2017 by michaelb
Phacelococcus bursaria (Blackthorn felted scale) at Paddys River, ACT - 9 Feb 2017 by michaelb
Coryphistes ruricola (Bark-mimicking Grasshopper) at Paddys River, ACT - 8 Feb 2017 by michaelb
Isodontia sp. (genus) (Unidentified Grass-carrying wasp) at Paddys River, ACT - 2 Feb 2017 by michaelb
Goniaea opomaloides (Mimetic Gumleaf Grasshopper) at Paddys River, ACT - 26 Jan 2017 by michaelb
Diplacodes haematodes (Scarlet Percher) at Paddys River, ACT - 22 Jan 2017 by michaelb
Eupoecila australasiae (Fiddler Beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 22 Jan 2017 by michaelb
Neorrhina punctata (Spotted flower chafer) at Paddys River, ACT - 22 Jan 2017 by michaelb
Bursaria spinosa (Native Blackthorn, Sweet Bursaria) at Paddys River, ACT - 22 Jan 2017 by michaelb
Delta bicinctum (Potter wasp) at Paddys River, ACT - 22 Jan 2017 by michaelb
Aridaeus thoracicus (Tiger Longicorn Beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 15 Jan 2017 by michaelb
Alisterus scapularis (Australian King-Parrot) at Paddys River, ACT - 30 Nov 2016 by michaelb
Utetheisa pulchelloides (Heliotrope Moth) at Paddys River, ACT - 2 Mar 2016 by michaelb
Utetheisa pulchelloides (Heliotrope Moth) at Paddys River, ACT - 2 Mar 2016 by michaelb
Erigeron bonariensis (Flaxleaf Fleabane) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Feb 2016 by michaelb
Cerdistus sp. (genus) (Yellow Slender Robber Fly) at Paddys River, ACT - 21 Dec 2015 by michaelb
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Paddys River, ACT - 15 Nov 2015 by michaelb
Rubus parvifolius (Native Raspberry) at Paddys River, ACT - 2 Nov 2015 by michaelb
Salvia verbenaca var. verbenaca (Wild Sage) at Paddys River, ACT - 3 Oct 2015 by michaelb
Capsella bursa-pastoris (Shepherd's Purse) at Paddys River, ACT - 29 Aug 2015 by michaelb
Erophila verna (Whitlow Grass) at Paddys River, ACT - 16 Aug 2015 by michaelb
Colluricincla harmonica (Grey Shrikethrush) at Paddys River, ACT - 6 Jun 2015 by michaelb
Petroica boodang (Scarlet Robin) at Paddys River, ACT - 18 May 2015 by michaelb
Asparagus officinalis (Asparagus) at Paddys River, ACT - 21 Jan 2015 by michaelb
Bursaria spinosa (Native Blackthorn, Sweet Bursaria) at Paddys River, ACT - 3 Jan 2015 by michaelb
Neochmia temporalis (Red-browed Finch) at Paddys River, ACT - 28 Dec 2014 by michaelb
Artamus cyanopterus (Dusky Woodswallow) at Paddys River, ACT - 28 Dec 2014 by michaelb
Archimantis sp. (genus) (Large Brown Mantis) at Paddys River, ACT - 9 Dec 2014 by michaelb
Verbena incompta (Purpletop) at Paddys River, ACT - 9 Dec 2014 by michaelb
Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 9 Dec 2014 by michaelb
Pachycephala rufiventris (Rufous Whistler) at Paddys River, ACT - 29 Mar 2014 by michaelb
Merops ornatus (Rainbow Bee-eater) at Paddys River, ACT - 29 Jan 2014 by michaelb
Hirundo neoxena (Welcome Swallow) at Paddys River, ACT - 1 Dec 2013 by michaelb

Location information

Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 15 Mar 2023 07:18 PM Recorded on
  • michaelb Recorded by

Additional information

  • 10cm to 30cm Plant height
  • True In flower

Species information

  • Xanthium spinosum Scientific name
  • Bathurst Burr Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Exotic
  • Noxious or High Risk Weed or Pest
  • Up to 995m Recorded at altitude
  • Machine learning
  • In flower

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