Hawkweed Alert

Posted on 14 May, 2014 by Connecting Country

People who have recently purchased plants or flowers at markets in the region are being asked to check their purchases after a State Prohibited Weed, Orange Hawkweed, was being offered for sale.

This pretty looking flower has demonstrated itself to be a highly invasive species that thrives in cooler climates. It can be identified by its hairy leaves and stems. The flower has vibrant golden petals with orange tips.

It is illegal to trade, display, transport, or propagate any State Prohibited Weed.

If you do find this weed, do not dispose of it yourself, officers from the Department of Environment and Primary Industries must be contacted to conduct the removal.

This article first appeared in Macedon Ranges Environmental eNews.