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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Dodder

(Cuscuta spp.)
Report if seen
AnnualClimber

Dog rose

(Rosa canina)
PerennialShrub

Dolichos pea

(Dipogon lignosus)
PerennialClimber

Dune onionweed

(Trachyandra divaricata)
PerennialHerb

Elodea

(Elodea canadensis)
Perennial

English broom

(Cytisus scoparius)
PerennialShrub

Espartillo grasses

(Amelichloa brachychaeta & Amelichloa caudata)
Report if seen
PerennialGrass

Eurasian water milfoil

(Myriophyllum spicatum)
Report if seen
Perennial

False caper

(Euphorbia terracina)
PerennialHerb

Field bindweed

(Convolvulus arvensis)
PerennialClimber

Field garlic

(Allium vineale)
PerennialHerb

Fireweed

(Senecio madagascariensis)
AnnualHerb