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
36 species
Alternanthera philoxeroides (Alligator Weed)
Andropogon gayanus (Gamba Grass)
Annona glabra (Pond Apple)
Anredera cordifolia (Madeira Vine)
Asparagus aethiopicus 'Sprengeri' (Ground Asparagus Fern)
Asparagus asparagoides (Bridal Creeper, Florist's Smilax)
Asparagus declinatus (Bridal Veil Creeper)
Cabomba caroliniana (Cabomba)
Chrysanthemoides monilifera subsp. monilifera (African Boneseed)
Chrysanthemoides monilifera subsp. rotundata (Bitou Bush)
Cryptostegia grandiflora (Rubber Vine)
Cytisus scoparius subsp. scoparius (Scotch Broom, Broom, English Broom)
Dolichandra unguis-cati (Cat's Claw Creeper)
Eichhornia crassipes (Water Hyacinth)
Genista linifolia (Flax-leaf Broom)
Genista monspessulana (Cape Broom, Montpellier Broom)
Hymenachne amplexicaulis (Hymenachne)
Jatropha gossypiifolia (Bellyache Bush)
Lantana camara (Lantana)
Lycium ferocissimum (African Boxthorn)
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Verified organisation
- All conservation levels (change?)
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Plants
- Daisies
- Lilies & Irises
- Peas
- Other Wildflowers & Herbs
- Orchids
- Wattles
- Gum Trees
- Other Trees
- Other Shrubs
- Climbers & Mistletoes
- Ferns and Clubmosses
- Grasses
- Rushes, Sedges & Mat Rushes
- Other Fresh Water Plants
- Cacti & Succulents
- Marine Water Plants
