Environmental weeds
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Managing environmental weeds
An environmental weed is any plant which is capable of spreading, either by natural means such as wind, or unintentionally assisted, such as on the wheels of vehicles.
Why they can be a problem
Environmental weeds become an ecological or management problem, as they are often very persistent and expensive to control. They may cause health problems, take over areas of bushland, or invade parks and gardens.
If you have a weed problem in your garden, please look at our information on techniques for weed control.
Environmental weeds in Randwick City
The following table lists some of the main environmental weeds in this area.
| Common name | Botanical name |
|---|---|
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| African Lovegrass | Eragrostis curvula |
| African Olive | Olea europaea subspecies: africana |
| Asparagus Fern | Protasparagus aethiopicus |
| Bamboo | Arundinaria spp. Bambusa spp. Phyllostachys spp. |
| Camphor Laurel | Cinnamomum camphora |
| Century Plant | Agave americana |
| Cobbler's Pegs | Bidens pilosa |
| Cotoneaster | Cotoneaster spp. |
| Crofton Weed | Ageratina adenophora |
| Fishbone Fern | Nephrolepis cordifolia |
| Gazanias | Gazania spp. |
| Japanese Honeysuckle | Lonicera japonica |
| Lion's Tail | Leonotis leonurus |
| Madeira Vine | Anredera cordifolia |
| Mickey Mouse Bush | Ochna serrulata |
| Mirror Bush | Coprosma repens |
| Morning Glory | Ipomoea indica |
| Morning Glory, Coastal | Ipomoea cairica |
| Mother-of-millions | Bryophyllum delagoense |
| Moth Vine | Araujia sericiflora |
| Noogoora Burr | Xanthium occidentale |
| Pampas Lily of the Valley | Salpichroa origanifolia |
| Panic Veldtgrass | Ehrharta erecta |
| Pennywort | Hydrocotyle bonariensis |
| Senna or Cassia | Senna pendula var glabrata |
| Turkey Rhubarb | Acetosa sagittate |
Wandering Jew | Tradescantia fluminensis |