Identify weeds that pose a serious risk to South Australia's environment and primary industries. Find out about:

  • recommended manual and chemical control options
  • legal obligations for landholders
  • restrictions on weed movement and sale
  • reporting requirements
  • links to state policies.

Reporting alert weeds

Alert weeds should be reported immediately to the Exotic Plant Pest Hotline on 1800 084 881.

To give an accurate report:

  1. Record the location where you saw the weed so it can be found again.
  2. Make detailed notes of the plant's features so it can be identified.
  3. Take a photograph or a sample of the plant, including the leaves, flowers, and fruit.
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African boxthorn

(Lycium ferocissimum)
PerennialShrub

Alligator weed

(Alternanthera philoxeroides)
Report if seen
Perennial

Asparagus fern

(Asparagus scandens)
PerennialClimber

Athel pine

(Tamarix aphylla)
PerennialTree

Bellyache bush

(Jatropha gossypiifolia)
Report if seen
PerennialShrub

Blackberry, European

(Rubus fruticosus sp. agg.)
PerennialClimber

Boneseed

(Chrysanthemoides monilifera)
PerennialShrub

Bridal creeper

(Asparagus asparagoides)
PerennialClimber

Bridal veil

(Asparagus declinatus)
PerennialClimber

Cabomba

(Cabomba caroliniana)
Perennial

Cape broom

(Genista monspessulana)
PerennialShrub

Cats claw creeper

(Dolichandra unguis-cati)
PerennialClimber