Weed profile: Boneseed
Boneseed
Boneseed
Chrysanthemoides monilifera ssp. monilifera
Boneseed has become an aggressive invader of native bushland in Australia. Although it does not affect agriculture, it is considered a weed because of its ability to establish in areas of native vegetation ranging from mallee scrub to eucalypt dominated forests and, in particular, the coastal fringe.
Status
- Declared in NSW under the Noxious Weeds Act 1993 (view details)
- Weed of National Significance (definition)