Common Weeds of Emu Park Area

Name: Japanese Silver Leaf Sunflower.

Common in the sand dunes, this invasive plant sets a lot of seed and is easily spread by birds.  As an anual it is relatively easy to control with a little effort over several seasons.

Origin: Americas

Name: African Tulip Tree

Originally introduced as a hardy garden plant. Invasive in bush areas.

Origin:Africa

Name: Painted Spurge

Introduced as a garden plant, the milky sap is poisonous and an skin irritant. Wear gloves when removing. An anual that loves sandy soil and disturbed sites. Grows to 70-90cm high. There is also a white version around.

Origin:Tropical North America