Environmental Weeds in Sydney North

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Horsetail

Botanical Name: Equisetum spp.
Noxious Weed Category:
CLASS 1 in NSW

 
Special Note: Bushfire Hazard, especially in areas of dense vegetation. Leaves are highly flammable when dry. Sharp leaf edges containing silica

 

Description:
 Originating from South America.

Flowers are white, pale pink or pale mauve occurring in summer

Each plume produces up to 100 000 seeds in late summer/autumn. Seeds are 2mm long.

Dispersal:
Seeds can travel up to 40km on wind currents. Also dispersed along waterways.

Impact on Bushland:

Control:

Manual:  
Chemical: Please contact your local control authority for advice on chemical control.

Similar Species:

Suggested Alternatives:

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