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The ‘Bad Guys’

Our priority target weeds are listed as ‘Weeds of National Significance’ by the Federal Government. These weeds can prevent the natural regeneration of our coastal scrublands and littoral rainforests.  

The top priority weeds are  The top priority weeds are Bitou Bush Chrysanthemoides monilifera and Ground Asparagus Asparagus aethiopicus, Climbing Asparagus Asparagus plumosus, and Bridal Creeper Myrsiphyllum asparagoides.

BITOU BUSH – Chrysanthemoides monilifera
BITOU BUSH – Chrysanthemoides monilifera (Photo by Coastcare)

 

Climbing Asparagus Asparagus plumosus (Photo by Coastcare)
Climbing Asparagus Asparagus plumosus (Photo by Coastcare)

 

Bridal Creeper Myrsiphyllum asparagoides  (Photo by Coastcare)
Bridal Creeper Myrsiphyllum asparagoides (Photo by Coastcare)
 


For more information on weeds of national importance, visit Weeds Australia - www.weeds.org.au/natsig.htm

For Bitou Bush, visit - www.eed.org.au/Wons/bitoubush/

For Bridal Creeper, visit -  www.weeds.org.au/WoNS/bridalcreeper/