Observations in the Supertribe: Helianthodae

Lots of weeds: Spiny Cocklebur

Lots of weeds: ??
By: tony rebelo
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Location: Dreyersdal lot Tussendal Street
Observed on: 11th January 2014
Added to iSpot: 23rd January 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Campuloclinium macrocephalum

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By: FR de Villiers
Botanical Society of South Africa
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Location: Dinokeng Game Reserve
Observed on: 21st December 2013
Added to iSpot: 20th January 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Stinkbush, Bitterbos 2

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By: Alex DreyerAlex Dreyer is knowledgeable about PlantsAlex Dreyer's earned reputation in PlantsAlex Dreyer's earned reputation in PlantsAlex Dreyer's earned reputation in PlantsAlex Dreyer's earned reputation in PlantsAlex Dreyer's earned reputation in Plants
Location: M36, Namib-Naukluft National Park
Observed on: 20th September 2013
Added to iSpot: 17th January 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Stinkbush, Bitterbos

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By: Alex DreyerAlex Dreyer is knowledgeable about PlantsAlex Dreyer's earned reputation in PlantsAlex Dreyer's earned reputation in PlantsAlex Dreyer's earned reputation in PlantsAlex Dreyer's earned reputation in PlantsAlex Dreyer's earned reputation in Plants
Location: C28, Namib-Naukluft National Park
Observed on: 20th September 2013
Added to iSpot: 17th January 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Pompom Weed in Cape Town

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Location: 61, Queen Victoria St
Observed on: 14th January 2014
Added to iSpot: 14th January 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 5
Description: Same population as these: http://ispot.org.za/node/195290?nav=users_observations Population allowed to flower to confirm ID - City EDRR team will now treat the plants and follow-up again next year. 44 individuals located in Company Gardens, all restricted to a single rockery (confirmed by several site visits as well as Parks Manager on site).

Bidens Pilosa

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By: Andrew Hankey
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Location: Walter Sisulu National Botanical Gardens
Observed on: 20th February 2008
Added to iSpot: 12th January 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Bidens

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By: Andrew Hankey
Africa Nature TrainingBushveld Experience Skills & TrainingLepidopterists' Society of AfricaSouth African National Biodiversity Institute
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Location: R509, Koster
Observed on: 31st March 2012
Added to iSpot: 12th January 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Inula

Inula
By: tony rebelo
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Location: Haazendal
Observed on: 13th October 2013
Added to iSpot: 10th January 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Pteronia sp. Central Richtersveld

Pteronia sp. Central Richtersveld
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Location: Akkedispas
Observed on: 12th December 2013
Added to iSpot: 2nd January 2014
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Pegolettia retrofracta

Pegolettia retrofracta
By: Jan-Hendrik
Botanical Society of South AfricaSouth African National Biodiversity Institute
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Location: Brandfort District
Observed on: 28th December 2013
Added to iSpot: 29th December 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Black Jack

Black Jack
By: Greta
Botanical Society of South AfricaFriends of Kenilworth Race CourseSouth African National Parks Honorary Rangers
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Location: ERF47825, Union Ave
Observed on: 30th March 2013
Added to iSpot: 29th December 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 2

Wild flower

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By: LHein
Location: 54, Apiesdoring Dr
Observed on: 15th December 2013
Added to iSpot: 17th December 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 1
Description: Alien/ EDRR

Pegolettia baccaridifolia

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Location: Minwater farm
Observed on: 20th October 2011
Added to iSpot: 12th December 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Asteraceae

Asteraceae
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Location: C13, Richtersveld National Park
Observed on: 20th November 2013
Added to iSpot: 9th December 2013
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

What weed is this?

What weed is this
By: Julio
Location: Johannesburg South
Observed on: 8th December 2013
Added to iSpot: 8th December 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 12
Description: I see this weed in every garden around Johannesburg, but don't know its name and its properties. Could you kindly help, please?

Dwarf sage, Blougifbossie

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By: Alex DreyerAlex Dreyer is knowledgeable about PlantsAlex Dreyer's earned reputation in PlantsAlex Dreyer's earned reputation in PlantsAlex Dreyer's earned reputation in PlantsAlex Dreyer's earned reputation in PlantsAlex Dreyer's earned reputation in Plants
Location: Farm Urikos, Maltahohe, Namibia
Observed on: 22nd September 2013
Added to iSpot: 4th December 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Geigeria burkei (1)

Geigeria burkei (1)
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Location: 9, Church St
Observed on: 2nd January 2013
Added to iSpot: 24th November 2013
Likely ID: Geigeria burkei
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Bidens formosa

Bidens formosa
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Location: 9, Church St
Observed on: 22nd January 2006
Added to iSpot: 24th November 2013
Likely ID: Bidens formosa
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

un ID

Species un identified Marikana
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Location: R99, Krugersdorp
Observed on: 19th February 2006
Added to iSpot: 23rd November 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Possibel Felicia

Felicia mossamedensis
By: Ferdie MullerFerdie Muller's reputation in Plants
Location: Lion Sands Sabi Sand
Observed on: 13th November 2013
Added to iSpot: 21st November 2013
Identifications: 3
Agreements: 2
Comments: 3

Alien - Crofton Weed

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Location: Groot Constantia
Observed on: 22nd October 2013
Added to iSpot: 1st November 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0

Peninsula Aliens: Crofton Weed

Peninsula Aliens: Crofton Weed
By: tony rebelo
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Location: Constantiaberg Green Belt Alphen Trail - upper section
Observed on: 26th October 2013
Added to iSpot: 29th October 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Description: Photo by Alexander

Stomatanthes africanus

White Asteraceae full plant
By: Delia OosthuizenDelia Oosthuizen's reputation in PlantsDelia Oosthuizen's reputation in Plants
Location: Barberton
Observed on: 24th September 2013
Added to iSpot: 21st October 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 3
Description: Bushy herb, up to 500mm, leaves mostly halfway up plant from woody rootstock, leaves serrated, opposite; nearly flat topped white flowers.

yellow daisy

yellow daisy
By: tony rebelo
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Location: De Hoop River wadi
Observed on: 2nd September 2013
Added to iSpot: 19th October 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

YF016 15 Sep 2013

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Location: R323, Laingsburg
Observed on: 13th September 2013
Added to iSpot: 16th October 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Daisy

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Location: Sesriem to Sossusvlei
Observed on: 6th March 2007
Added to iSpot: 7th October 2013
Likely ID: Laggera decurrens
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Geigeria alata

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Location: C14, Tropic of Capricorn
Observed on: 6th March 2007
Added to iSpot: 7th October 2013
Likely ID: Geigeria alata
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 1
Comments: 1

Purple daisy

Purple daisy
By: tony rebelo
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Location: s De Hoop Campsite on Orange River
Observed on: 30th August 2013
Added to iSpot: 6th October 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Menongue FN 148

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Location: Menongue
Observed on: 10th August 2011
Added to iSpot: 28th September 2013
Likely ID: Bidens
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Draaibos - Montagu WCape

Draaibos - Montagu WCape
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Location: Cliff crescent, Pietersfontein, WCape
Observed on: 22nd September 2013
Added to iSpot: 23rd September 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: Flowers have a lovely, strong citrus-rose scent. Drove the widows mad ;)

Menongue FN 119

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By: PieterMierPieterMier's reputation in PlantsPieterMier's reputation in PlantsPieterMier's reputation in PlantsPieterMier's reputation in Plants
Location: Menongue
Observed on: 30th April 2013
Added to iSpot: 13th September 2013
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Bidens

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Location: Hwange NP, Sinamatela Area
Observed on: 5th April 2013
Added to iSpot: 12th September 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 2

Is this a medicinal plant?

What flower is this?
By: Julio
Location: johannesburg south
Observed on: 27th August 2013
Added to iSpot: 27th August 2013
Identifications: 3
Agreements: 3
Comments: 2
Description: My wife thinks this is a medicinal plant/flower but has no idea about its name. Can you kindly identify it? Thanks.

Ageratum

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By: Andrew Hankey
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Location: N2, Mandeni
Observed on: 10th July 2013
Added to iSpot: 17th August 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0

Yellow flower 2

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By: Joanette Le CornuJoanette Le Cornu's reputation in PlantsJoanette Le Cornu's reputation in PlantsJoanette Le Cornu's reputation in Plants
Location: Farm near Welverdiend, Gauteng
Observed on: 26th March 2013
Added to iSpot: 15th August 2013
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 3
Comments: 1

Plant 109

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By: FR de Villiers
Botanical Society of South Africa
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Location: N11, Groblersdal
Observed on: 19th December 2007
Added to iSpot: 12th August 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Pegolettia baccaridifolia ...

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By: Brian KD2
Custodians of Rare and Endangered Wildflowers
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Location: Gamka Eco and Olive Estate
Observed on: 28th July 2013
Added to iSpot: 31st July 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0
Description: Leaves fragrant, toothed margin, shrub about 60cm tall

Wilde Zinnia, Wilde Jakobregop

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By: Alex DreyerAlex Dreyer is knowledgeable about PlantsAlex Dreyer's earned reputation in PlantsAlex Dreyer's earned reputation in PlantsAlex Dreyer's earned reputation in PlantsAlex Dreyer's earned reputation in PlantsAlex Dreyer's earned reputation in Plants
Location: Dithabaneng Dr, Pilanesberg National Park
Observed on: 24th February 2013
Added to iSpot: 29th July 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 5
Comments: 0

Smelters Bush, Smeltersbossie

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By: Alex DreyerAlex Dreyer is knowledgeable about PlantsAlex Dreyer's earned reputation in PlantsAlex Dreyer's earned reputation in PlantsAlex Dreyer's earned reputation in PlantsAlex Dreyer's earned reputation in PlantsAlex Dreyer's earned reputation in Plants
Location: Weltevrede, Ellisras
Observed on: 20th July 2013
Added to iSpot: 22nd July 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 1

Russian tumble weed

Russian tumble weed
By: KlaasLindaSteyn
South African National Parks Honorary Rangers
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Location: Tokai Rd, Table Mountain National Park
Observed on: 14th April 2013
Added to iSpot: 21st July 2013
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Dahlia being visited by Common Diadem butterfly

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By: Marion Holmes
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Location: R701, Cradock
Observed on: 25th March 2012
Added to iSpot: 21st July 2013
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 1
Comments: 5

Cosmos flowers being eaten by Nyala

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By: Marion Holmes
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Location: R701, Cradock
Observed on: 30th March 2013
Added to iSpot: 19th July 2013
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 4
Comments: 1

Cosmos flower being visited by Monarch Mimic butterfly

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By: Marion Holmes
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Location: R701, Cradock
Observed on: 17th March 2011
Added to iSpot: 19th July 2013
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0

Zinnia flower being visited by African monarch

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By: Marion Holmes
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Location: R701, Cradock
Observed on: 15th April 2010
Added to iSpot: 19th July 2013
Likely ID: Zinnia elegans
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Zinnia flower being visited by Cuckoo bee

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By: Marion Holmes
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Location: R701, Cradock
Observed on: 1st January 2009
Added to iSpot: 19th July 2013
Likely ID: Zinnia elegans
Identifications: 4
Agreements: 1
Comments: 9

Flora Bushmanland 25

Mariska Tierkop-196
By: Erik
Location: Tierkop, Augrabies
Observed on: 11th January 2013
Added to iSpot: 19th July 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Flora Bushmanland 6

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By: Erik
Location: Tierkop, Augrabies
Observed on: 5th July 2013
Added to iSpot: 17th July 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Antiphiona pinnatisecta

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By: Alex DreyerAlex Dreyer is knowledgeable about PlantsAlex Dreyer's earned reputation in PlantsAlex Dreyer's earned reputation in PlantsAlex Dreyer's earned reputation in PlantsAlex Dreyer's earned reputation in PlantsAlex Dreyer's earned reputation in Plants
Location: Farm Kyffhauser, Maltahohe, Namibia
Observed on: 16th June 2013
Added to iSpot: 14th July 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Blumea

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Location: 24, Umvemve Pl
Observed on: 3rd June 2013
Added to iSpot: 7th July 2013
Likely ID: Blumea
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Oribi wildflower 1a

Oribi wildflower 1a
By: Evanne Rothwell
Friends of Silvermine Nature Area
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Location: N2, Hibiscus Coast Municipality
Observed on: 3rd June 2013
Added to iSpot: 3rd July 2013
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 3
Comments: 4
Description: A very pretty flower with small sike like petals. It grows in profusion in Oribi Gorge - about 10" high

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