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Weed profile: Blue hound's tongue

Blue hound's tongue

Blue hound's tongue

Blue hound's tongue

Cynoglossum creticum

Blue hound’s tongue is a biennial herb that has been reported to be a problem weed in Argentina and Chile. It could cause problems if it becomes established in Australia as its leaves are toxic to livestock.

Status

  • Declared in NSW under the Noxious Weeds Act 1993 (view details)
  • National Environmental Alert List weed (definition)

Related publications

Title
Blue hound's tongue (Weed management guide, www.weedscrc.org.au)  
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