List of common weeds of Queensland
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There are a number of commonly occurring weeds or invasive plant species in Queensland, Australia. These plants typically produce large numbers of seeds, often excellent at surviving and reproducing in disturbed environments and are commonly the first species to colonise and dominate in these conditions. Weeds may reduce native biodiversity, affect agricultural productivity, the environment, human health and amenity.
Common weeds
Some of the more common weeds of Queensland are listed below. Weeds that are not yet common or established but pose a significant threat are identified by an asterisk. Weeds that are identified as Weeds of National Significance are noted as "WoNS".
See also
Introduced species
Invasion biology terminology for a review of the terminology used in invasion biology.
Invasive species in Australia
List of invasive species
Queensland
Weed Science
References
Further reading
Kleinschmidt, H. E (1977). Weeds of Queensland. Queensland Department of Primary Industries.
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