Observation 2017-08-07 10:51 AM
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Anybody have an idea of what this is? My first thought was Boxthorn but leaves are different. Shrub has been heavily browsed by livestock and is covered in lichen. Getting what looks like buds coming on it now.
Date & Time
2017-08-07 10:51 AM
Location
-38.159599 , 142.369004 : 125.993 m
Near Warrong VIC 3283, Australia
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| NS Observation No. | 59883B1EED2A890F2E000447 |
|---|---|
| Created | 2017-08-07 08:09 PM (over 2 years ago) |
| Created By | Kevin Sparrow |
| Updated | 2017-08-11 11:38 AM (over 2 years ago) |
| Updated By | Kevin Sparrow |
| Edits | 5 |
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| Camera Date-Stamp | Yes |
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David Francis Possibly Lycium afrum (Kraal Honeythorn) or some other Lycium sp. Need mature flowers for positive id.
• 08 Aug 2017
Kevin Sparrow Your good, David. Thanks for that, I will keep an eye on it and get a photo of the flowers.
• 08 Aug 2017
Kevin Sparrow Could also be Melicitus dentatus Tree Violet
• 10 Aug 2017
David Francis Agree. Tree Violet a better match and more likely to be found there
• 10 Aug 2017
Kevin Sparrow Thanks David.
• 10 Aug 2017
Kevin Sparrow I have a positive ID for this plant from Neville Walsh as Melicytus angustifolius subsp. divaricatus. Chris this new name is not yet listed on Natureshare
• 11 Aug 2017
Chris Lindorff I will be making a few updates to names, including this one, today.
• 14 Aug 2017
Kevin Sparrow Thanks Chris
• 14 Aug 2017