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Alligator Weed
Alternanthera philoxeroides
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An aquatic weed that threatens local waterways. Council undertakes annual management to minimise impacts to local creeks and rivers. Control of this weed in local creeks, ponds and dams will assist in managing this weed.
Find out more about identification and control of Alligator Weed on the Department of Primary Industries website.
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Boneseed
Chrysanthemoides monilifera subsp. monilifera
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A shrub that can spread and replace native understory vegetation that can outcompete native species. This plant should be reported to Council and eradicated from land within the LGA. Council undertakes annual control and targeted inspections for this species.
Find out more about identification and control of Boneseed on the Department of Primary Industries website.
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Cats Claw Creeper
Dolichandra unguis-cati
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A vigorous exotic vine that smothers native vegetation. Council actively manages infestations within the local area that have spread to bushland. This plant should be reported to Council and contained.
Find out more about identification and control of Cats Claw Creeper on the Department of Primary Industries website.
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Climbing Asparagus
Asparagus africanus
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An exotic scrambling plant that has the potential to cover large areas. It has large sharp spikes on its stem that make it difficult to control. This plant should be reported to Council and eradicated from land within the LGA. Council undertakes annual control and targeted inspections for this species.
Find out more about identification and control of Climbing Asparagus on the Department of Primary Industries website.
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Glory Lily
Gloriosa superba
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An exotic lily that spreads by underground rhizome. It has the potential to cover large areas and form dense carpets up to 4 metres deep where able to climb. The plant is highly toxic to humans and animals. This plant should be reported to Council and eradicated from land within the LGA. Council undertakes annual control and targeted inspections for this species.
Find out more about identification and control of Glory Lily on the Department of Primary Industries website.
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Frogbit
Limnobium laevigatum
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An aquatic weed that threatens waterways. It has the potential to fully cover waterways and can reproduce easily, form plant parts and possibly seed. The plant has been found within the Georges River in Campbelltown LGA. It is likely to have established after being thrown into a local creek. This plant is prohibited within NSW. It should not be sold, kept or traded and should be reported to Council immediately if found. Frogbit needs to be eradicated from the land and waterways.
Find out more about identification and control of Frogbit on the Department of Primary Industries website.
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Ludwigia
Ludwigia peruviana
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An aquatic weed that threatens waterways. Council undertakes annual management to minimise impacts to local creeks and rivers. Control of this weed in local creeks, ponds and dams will assist in managing this weed.
Find out more about identification and control of Ludwigia on the Department of Primary Industries website.
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Ming Asparagus Fern
Asparagus macowanii var. zuluensis
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An exotic scrambling plant that has the potential to cover large areas and smoother native vegetation. This plant should be reported to Council and eradicated from land within the LGA. Council undertakes annual control and targeted inspections for this species.
Find out more about identification and control of Ming Asparagus Fern on the Department of Primary Industries website.
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Tiger Pear
Opuntia aurantiaca
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A spreading cactus with large spines up to 5cm long. This cactus can densely cover areas of parks and native vegetation. Its long spikes and low growing nature make it especially troublesome for people and animals. It can easily be spread by tyres and farm stock where infestations occur in roadsides or in paddocks. Council undertakes annual control and targeted inspections for this species.
Find out more about identification and control of Tiger Pear on the Department of Primary Industries website.
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