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FW: FW: [canberrabirds] weed ID

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Subject: FW: FW: [canberrabirds] weed ID
From: Geoffrey Dabb <>
Date: Fri, 28 Apr 2017 01:03:04 +0000

Thanks Suzi  -  I think that is indeed the explanation of the widespread use of the name

 

(and thanks John, for the deceased parrot suggestion)

 

 

 

From: Suzi Bond [
Sent: Friday, 28 April 2017 10:22 AM
To: Geoffrey Dabb
Subject: Re: FW: [canberrabirds] weed ID

 

Hi Geoffrey - I thought Polygonum was an old name for Lignum?

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From: "Geoffrey Dabb" <>
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Date: 28/04/2017 08:10 AM
Subject: FW: [canberrabirds] weed ID





Can that be the Polygonum that gives it name to Polygonum Swamp north of Bourke?  I have often wondered about that name but have been unable to trace it.  Curiously, Charles Gray on the Burke and Wills expedition is said to have died at a Polygonum Swamp, which must be in the Boulia area of Queensland, possibly near the haunt of the Night Parrot.  Perhaps Night Parrots enjoy Polygonum, too.
 
From: Nicki Taws
Sent:
 Friday, 28 April 2017 6:57 AM
To:
 'Sue Lashko'; 'canberrabirds chatline'
Subject:
 RE: [canberrabirds] weed ID

 
Hi Sue
 
It is a Polygonum, probably aviculare from the photos. Wireweed. The parrots, Galahs, cockatoos love it, especially over the cooler months.
 
Cheers
 
Nicki Taws
0408 210736
 
 
 
From: Sue Lashko [m("gmail.com","smlashko");">]
Sent:
 Thursday, April 27, 2017 5:20 PM
To:
 canberrabirds chatline
Subject:
 [canberrabirds] weed ID

 
I wonder if anyone can identify this weed which Superb Parrots were feeding on this morning.  The specimem is a bit battered after being in my pocket but is of spreading habit, tiny flowers 2-2.5mm width, leaves 5-8mm long, 3-5mm wide.
 
 
 
Thanks
Sue

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