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Weeds

Lycium ferocissimum (African Boxthorn)
African Boxthorn is a shrub which grows up to 3 metres high. It is distributed throughout the South Coast region along roadsides and in waste places.


Ulex europaeus (Gorse)
Gorse is a spiny shrub which grows to 2 metres high. It is found within wasteland and roadsides around Albany, and seed can remain viable for many years. Gorse has been identified in Australia as a Weed of National Significance (WoNS), due to its invasiveness, potential to spread and environmental effects.

Cuscuta campestris (Golden Dodder)
Golden Dodder is a parasitic twiner with thread-like yellow and orange stems. It is known to smother vegetation near Albany and
Pemberton, and is considered the most troublesome of the Dodders.

Polygala myrtifolia (Myrtle-leaved Milkwort)
Myrtle-leaved Milkwort is a shrub found in sandy coastal areas. It can grow up to 2.5 metres high. 


Chasmanthe floribunda (African Cornflag)
African Cornflag is a tufted herb, with erect sword-shaped leaves. It flowers within the South Coast region from winter to spring and can be found in bushland, road verges, wastelands, and especially under trees.


 

For additional information on weeds, a comprehensive guide funded by South Coast NRM, "Southern Weeds and their Control", can be purchased from the Department of Agriculture and Food WA.