Category: Weeds info
Yellow Bells
Tecoma stans Yellow Bells is not listed as a priority invasive plant for the Sunshine Coast Region, however in our own Weed Management Strategy we have identified it as one which we aim to limit the spread of and work towards eradication. Under the Biosecurity Act 2014 it is listed as a Category 3 restricted…
Annual Ragweed
Ambrosia artemisiifolia Annual Ragweed is listed as a priority invasive plant for the Sunshine Coast Region. It is a category 3 restricted invasive plant under the Biosecurity Act 2014. It must not be given away, sold, or released into the environment. Penalties may apply. We must take all reasonable and practical measures to minimise the biosecurity…
Blue Morning Glory Ipomoea indica
Blue morning glory is listed as a priority invasive plant for the Sunshine Coast Council region. However, it is not a prohibited or restricted invasive plant under the Biosecurity Act 2014. Information and identification Native to tropical America, blue morning glory is a vigorous, perennial climber. It is now a common weed throughout South East…
Madeira Vine Anredera cordifolia
Starting with our worst weed: Madeira Vine Anredera cordifolia. This is a Weed of National Significance and it is a category 3 restricted invasive plantunder the Biosecurity Act 2014. It must not be given away, sold, or released into the environment. Information and identification: Native to South America, Madeira vine is a vigorous climber that can…
