Environmental Weeds in Sydney North

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Onion Weed

Botanical Name: Nothoscordum gracile
Family:  


Photos: Ku-ring-gai Council

 

Description:
 Originating in North America, Onion Weed is an erect herb with an underground bulb, producing several smaller bulbs.

Leaves linear, arising from the base of the plant.

White to faint pink on short pedicels in dense clusters.

Bulbs.

Dispersal:

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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