Weeds of National Significance

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Overview

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

31 species

Parthenium hysterophorus (Parthenium Weed)

Parthenium hysterophorus
Parthenium hysterophorus

Prosopis species (Mesquite)

Salix sp. (A Willow)

Salix sp.
Salix sp.
Salix sp.

Senecio madagascariensis (Madagascan Fireweed, Fireweed)

Senecio madagascariensis
Senecio madagascariensis
Senecio madagascariensis

Solanum elaeagnifolium (Silverleaf Nightshade)

Tamarix aphylla (Athel Pine)

Vachellia nilotica (Prickly Acacia)

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