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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Austrocylindropuntia cacti

(Austrocylindropuntia spp.)
PerennialCactus/succulent

Azarola

(Crataegus sinaica)
PerennialShrub

Bathurst burr

(Xanthium spinosum)
AnnualHerb

Bellyache bush

(Jatropha gossypiifolia)
Report if seen
PerennialShrub

Berry heath

(Erica baccans)
PerennialShrub

Blackberry, European

(Rubus fruticosus sp. agg.)
PerennialClimber

Bladder campion

(Silene vulgaris)
PerennialHerb

Blue mustard

(Chorispora tenella)
Report if seen
AnnualHerb

Bluebell creeper

(Billardiera fusiformis and B. heterophylla)
PerennialClimber

Boneseed

(Chrysanthemoides monilifera)
PerennialShrub

Box elder

(Acer negundo)
PerennialTree