Priority species
Weeds of National Significance

Weeds of National Significance

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Overview

Thirty-two Weeds of National Significance (known as WONS) have been identified based on their invasiveness, potential for spread and environmental, social and economic impacts. View their profiles.

36 species

Alternanthera philoxeroides (Alligator Weed)

Alternanthera philoxeroides
Alternanthera philoxeroides
Alternanthera philoxeroides
Alternanthera philoxeroides
Alternanthera philoxeroides
Alternanthera philoxeroides

Andropogon gayanus (Gamba Grass)

Annona glabra (Pond Apple)

Anredera cordifolia (Madeira Vine )

Anredera cordifolia
Anredera cordifolia
Anredera cordifolia
Anredera cordifolia
Anredera cordifolia
Anredera cordifolia

Asparagus aethiopicus 'Sprengeri' (Ground Asparagus Fern)

Asparagus asparagoides (Bridal Creeper, Florist's Smilax)

Asparagus asparagoides
Asparagus asparagoides
Asparagus asparagoides
Asparagus asparagoides
Asparagus asparagoides
Asparagus asparagoides

Asparagus declinatus (Bridal Veil Creeper)

Cabomba caroliniana (Cabomba)

Chrysanthemoides monilifera subsp. monilifera (African Boneseed)

Chrysanthemoides monilifera subsp. monilifera

Jackie Miles

Chrysanthemoides monilifera subsp. monilifera

Jackie Miles
Chrysanthemoides monilifera subsp. monilifera

Jackie Miles, seedling
Chrysanthemoides monilifera subsp. monilifera
Chrysanthemoides monilifera subsp. monilifera
Chrysanthemoides monilifera subsp. monilifera

Chrysanthemoides monilifera subsp. rotundata (Bitou Bush)

Chrysanthemoides monilifera subsp. rotundata
Chrysanthemoides monilifera subsp. rotundata
Chrysanthemoides monilifera subsp. rotundata
Chrysanthemoides monilifera subsp. rotundata
Chrysanthemoides monilifera subsp. rotundata
Chrysanthemoides monilifera subsp. rotundata

Cryptostegia grandiflora (Rubber Vine)

Cytisus scoparius subsp. scoparius (Scotch Broom, Broom, English Broom)

Cytisus scoparius subsp. scoparius
Cytisus scoparius subsp. scoparius
Cytisus scoparius subsp. scoparius
Cytisus scoparius subsp. scoparius
Cytisus scoparius subsp. scoparius
Cytisus scoparius subsp. scoparius

Dolichandra unguis-cati (Cat's Claw Creeper)

Eichhornia crassipes (Water Hyacinth)

Genista linifolia (Flax-leaf Broom)

Genista linifolia
Genista linifolia
Genista linifolia
Genista linifolia
Genista linifolia
Genista linifolia

Genista monspessulana (Cape Broom, Montpellier Broom)

Genista monspessulana
Genista monspessulana
Genista monspessulana
Genista monspessulana
Genista monspessulana
Genista monspessulana

Hymenachne amplexicaulis (Hymenachne)

Jatropha gossypiifolia (Bellyache Bush)

Jatropha gossypiifolia

Bellyache Bush

Jatropha gossypiifolia

Bellyache Bush Flower
Jatropha gossypiifolia

Bellyache Bush Leaves
Jatropha gossypiifolia
Jatropha gossypiifolia
Jatropha gossypiifolia

Lantana camara (Lantana)

Lantana camara
Lantana camara
Lantana camara
Lantana camara
Lantana camara
Lantana camara

Lycium ferocissimum (African Boxthorn)

Lycium ferocissimum
Lycium ferocissimum
Lycium ferocissimum
Lycium ferocissimum
Lycium ferocissimum
Lycium ferocissimum

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