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Weeds of National Significance

Weeds of National Significance

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Thirty-two Weeds of National Significance (known as WONS) have been identified based on their invasiveness, potential for spread and environmental, social and economic impacts. View their profiles.

Further information: Invasive Plants and Animals Committee 2016, Australian Weeds Strategy 2017 to 2027, Australian Government Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, Canberra

Weeds of National Significance
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Anredera cordifolia (Madeira Vine)

Anredera cordifolia
Anredera cordifolia
Anredera cordifolia

Asparagus aethiopicus 'Sprengeri' (Ground Asparagus Fern)

Asparagus asparagoides (Bridal Creeper, Florist's Smilax)

Asparagus asparagoides
Asparagus asparagoides
Asparagus asparagoides

Chrysanthemoides monilifera subsp. monilifera (African Boneseed)

Jackie Miles

Jackie Miles

Jackie Miles

Jackie Miles
Jackie Miles, seedling

Jackie Miles, seedling
Jackie Miles
Jackie Miles
Jackie Miles, seedling

Chrysanthemoides monilifera subsp. rotundata (Bitou Bush)

Chrysanthemoides monilifera subsp. rotundata
Chrysanthemoides monilifera subsp. rotundata
Chrysanthemoides monilifera subsp. rotundata

Cytisus scoparius subsp. scoparius (Scotch Broom, Broom, English Broom)

Cytisus scoparius subsp. scoparius
Cytisus scoparius subsp. scoparius
Cytisus scoparius subsp. scoparius

Genista linifolia (Flax-leaf Broom)

Genista linifolia
Genista linifolia
Genista linifolia

Genista monspessulana (Cape Broom, Montpellier Broom)

Genista monspessulana
Genista monspessulana
Genista monspessulana

Lantana camara (Lantana)

Lantana camara
Lantana camara
Lantana camara
Lantana camara

Lycium ferocissimum (African Boxthorn)

Lycium ferocissimum
Lycium ferocissimum
Lycium ferocissimum
Lycium ferocissimum

Nassella neesiana (Chilean Needlegrass)

Nassella neesiana
Nassella neesiana
Nassella neesiana
Nassella neesiana

Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock)

Flower spikelets

Flower spikelets

Typical plant with visible seed heads

Typical plant with visible seed heads
Typical plant in dry conditions

Typical plant in dry conditions
Nassella trichotoma
Flower spikelets
Typical plant with visible seed heads
Typical plant in dry conditions

Opuntia sp. (Prickly Pear)

Opuntia sp.
Opuntia sp.
Opuntia sp.

Rubus fruticosus species aggregate (Blackberry)

Rubus fruticosus species aggregate
Rubus fruticosus species aggregate
Rubus fruticosus species aggregate
Rubus fruticosus species aggregate

Sagittaria platyphylla (Sagittaria)

Sagittaria platyphylla
Sagittaria platyphylla
Sagittaria platyphylla

Salvinia molesta (Salvinia)

Salvinia molesta
Salvinia molesta
Salvinia molesta

Senecio madagascariensis (Madagascan Fireweed, Fireweed)

Senecio madagascariensis
Senecio madagascariensis
Senecio madagascariensis
Senecio madagascariensis

Ulex europaeus (Gorse)

Ulex europaeus
Ulex europaeus
Ulex europaeus
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