Weeds - Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority
Weeds - Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority
Weeds - Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority
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State Prohibited Weed<br />
Camelthorn<br />
Description: An erect spiny shrub to 1.5 m tall.<br />
flowers: Red/brown pea like flowers, 7-10 cm long,<br />
produced in clusters of up to 8 on short branches and along<br />
spikes. Flowering occurs from late Spring to Summer.<br />
leaves: Up to 2.5 cm long, pale green and usually solitary at<br />
the base of spines.<br />
stems: Rigid and much branched bearing 1-2.5 cm spines<br />
with fine golden tips.<br />
fruit: A reddish brown pod 2.5 cm long containing 1-5 welldefined<br />
seeds.<br />
Note: A hardy and vigorous plant with an extensive root<br />
system.<br />
similar Native species: Could be confused with native<br />
Bitter-pea species including Daviesia genistifolia.<br />
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Alhagi maurorum<br />
(Camel Thorn Bush, Caspian Manna)<br />
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