Weed profile: Kochia
Kochia
Kochia
Bassia scoparia
Kochia was originally planted in 1990 for forage and to rehabilitate salt-affected agricultural land in southwestern Western Australia. However, it soon spread out of control and was declared a weed in 1992.
Although only in the early stages of establishment, Kochia has the potential to seriously degrade Australia’s ecosystems.
Status
- Declared in NSW under the Noxious Weeds Act 1993 (view details)
- National Environmental Alert List weed (definition)
