Scabiosa atropurpurea

2 Pincushion Plant at Mount Painter

Scabiosa atropurpurea at Mount Painter - 26 Nov 2023
Scabiosa atropurpurea at Mount Painter - 26 Nov 2023
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Identification history

Scabiosa atropurpurea 27 Nov 2023 natureguy
Unidentified 27 Nov 2023 TonyAshton

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natureguy noted:

27 Nov 2023

Noxious weed we are trying to keep out of the ACT, any sightings are greatly appreciated for control efforts.

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What is this plant in Mt Painter Nat Reserve?

4 comments

natureguy wrote:
   27 Nov 2023
   27 Nov 2023
Yes this is a significant weed in many parts of southern Australia and elsewhere on the globe - good to get rid of it as soon as possible. A mattock should do the job
TonyAshton wrote:
   5 Dec 2023
Now physically removed
   5 Dec 2023
Excellent - much appreciated

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  • 26 Nov 2023 11:40 AM Recorded on
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  • 30cm to 1 metre Plant height
  • True In flower

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