Name: Yellow bells Scientific name: Tecoma stans How to identify the weed: A large multi-branched shrub that grows 1.5 – 5m in height. It produces showy clusters of yellow, tubular flowers 3 – 5cm long. It has paired leaves with several elongated, sharply-toothed leaflets. Large elongated capsules are produced, which release winged seeds when they Continue reading…
Name: Singapore Daisy Scientific name: Sphagneticola trilobata How to identify the weed: A vigorous ground cover forming a mat, usually in disturbed areas. It has glossy green leaves growing opposite from the stem and the leaves are usually three-lobed with toothed margins. It has a yellow-orange daisy flower approximately 2-3cm across with 8-13 petals that are finely Continue reading…
Name: Easter cassia Scientific name: Senna pendula How to identify the weed: A woody, multi-branched shrub growing 2-4m in height. Compound leaves borne alternately along stems, with 3-6 soft, oval leaflets on each leaf. Bright yellow five-petalled flowers are borne in leafy clusters at the tips of the branches. Cylindrical, pendulous seed pods form shortly after, approximately Continue reading…
Name: Lantana Scientific name: Lantana camara How to identify the weed: Lantana is a shrub that forms dense thickets. The branches have small prickles with hairy opposite leaves that average around 6cm in length and when crushed produce a distinct odour. Flowers which are present for most of the year form clusters around 2.5cm in diameter. Continue reading…
Name: Dutchman’s pipe Scientific name: Aristolochia elegans How to identify the weed: A fast growing vine up to 3m in length with tubular flowers shaped like a traditional Dutchman’s pipe. Its flowers range from red to purple with white and yellow markings. It has heart shaped, glossy green leaves. The vine has a woody stem that Continue reading…
Name: Broad-leaf pepper tree Scientific name: Schinus terebinthifolius How to identify the weed: Commonly found in backyards in the Redlands this is a large spreading tree, 3-10 metres in height, often with multiple trunks. The shiny, hairless leaves are arranged alternately along the stems, with 5-9 stalkless leaflets on each leaf. Toothing is often observed on Continue reading…
Common name: Asparagus fern Scientific name: Asparagus aethiopicus How to identify the weed: Commonly found in backyards this weeds is a low-growing, herbaceous perennial with arching, spiny stems up to 2m long with creeping underground stems and tubers. Waxy pale green fern-like ‘leaves’ up to 2.5cm, singley or in clusters. Its small white or pink flowers Continue reading…
Weeds can have a significant impact on our environment as well as create additional management costs to Council. Council encourages residents to learn more about weeds including how to identify and manage them in your own backyard. To help residents learn more we’ll be providing information a ‘Weed a Week’ every Wednesday up until the end Continue reading…