Erica lusitanica
Spanish Heath at Wamboin, NSW
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| Erica lusitanica | Tapirlord | 24 Jul 2023 | |
| Erica lusitanica | cosmowhite | 24 Jul 2023 | |
| Unverified | kateSRS | 24 Jul 2023 |
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User's notes
Most mature plant in a 70m radius. Lots of seedlings, some flowering.
3 comments
25 Jul 2023
This high risk invasive species has a potential to become widespread and abundant on the property and neighbouring lands and a major pest. As soon as possible I would hand pull seedlings and bag any that have flowers. You can cut and dab with chemical larger plants and this should also be bagged and disposed as general waste. It is likely that a regular eye for new seedlings will need to be kept on the site as there is likely to be seed already in the soil. The good news is that we have a few examples of similar sized infestations in our region where we have had success in control. See Erica lusitanica
for further information @Neville of interest to you
for further information @Neville of interest to you
25 Jul 2023
Thanks Michael I will pass that on. The property owners actively manage weeds on their property and will give this one top priority. It has only arrived there in the last year or two so they should be able to eradicate it from their property.
Location information
- Coordinates 149.318083-35.273349
- Altitude 865.0m
- Places Wamboin, NSW
Sighting information
- 16 - 100 Abundance
- 24 Jul 2023 01:05 PM Recorded on
- kateSRS Recorded by
- 1 metre to 5 metres Plant height
- Yes In flower
Collections
- Photographic Competition - image of greatest conservation significance Significant kateSRS Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Erica lusitanica Other Shrubs Plants
Species information
- Erica lusitanica Scientific name
- Spanish Heath Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Exotic
- Major weed or pest
- Up to 865m Recorded at altitude
- External link More information
Seasonal activity
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In flower
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