Weeds - Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority

State Prohibited Weed
Mesquite
Description: Six species or subspecies recognised in
Australia. Small tree or shrub, between 1-15 m tall.
flowers: Yellow cylinder shaped flower spikes 5-10 cm long,
clusters of 2-5 at the end of branches. Flowers in Summer.
leaves: Bright green, consisting of 1-3 segments of 6-18
opposite pairs of leaflets. Leaflets are 5-12 mm long.
stems: Thick and woody with grey-brown or black bark.
Older bark is rough and newer growth smooth. Spikes are
present on the main stem and on branches above each leaf
stalk.
fruit: Straw coloured seedpods 10-20 cm long, containing
up to 20 hard black seeds.
Note: Invasive and aggressive competitors that exclude other
vegetation.
similar Native species: Unlikely to be confused with native
species.
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