Category: Weeds info

Sporobolus pyramidalis, S. natalensis, S. fertilis, and S. jacquemontii Rat’s tail grasses are a group of exotic grasses with similar characteristics which are listed as priority invasive plants for the Sunshine Coast region. They include common giant rat’s tail grass, Sporobolus pyramidalis and S. natalensis, giant Parramatta grass, S. fertilis and American rat’s tail grass,…

Dyschoriste depressa is a recognised weed at Crystal Waters but does not appear in either the State listing of Invasive Plants or the Sunshine Coast Council’s list of priority invasive plants in the newly released Biosecurity Plan 2024 (which you can find here). Further information on the species can be found here. I am including…

Broad leaved pepper tree, Schinus terebinthifolius, is a priority invasive plant in the Sunshine Coast region as well as being identified as a priority in our own Weed Management Strategy. Broad-leaved pepper tree is a category 3 restricted invasive plant under the Biosecurity Act 2014. We must not give away, sell, or release it into the…

Ochna serrulata Ochna, or Mickey Mouse Plant, is a priority invasive plant for the Sunshine Coast Region, as well as being identified as a priority in our own Weed Management Strategy. Ochna is not a prohibited or restricted invasive plant under the Biosecurity Act 2014, however we intend to limit its spread at Crystal Waters.…

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…

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 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…