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Boneseed / Bitou bush (Chrysanthemoides monilifera) (Nox)

Invasive Assessment | Impact Assessment | Potential Distribution | Present Distribution

Scientific name: Chrysanthemoides monilifera (L.) Norlindh spp. monilifera and spp. rotundata

Common name: Boneseed, Bitou bush, bietou

Additional information about Boneseed is located on the DPI website - including plant status (e.g. regionally prohibited, regionally controlled, restricted), biology, growth calendar and lifecycle, as well as management options.

Photo: Boneseed plant.
Boneseed plant
Photo; Mark Imhof
Photo: Boneseed flower.
Boneseed flowers
Photo: Mark Imhof

Related Links

Information on Boneseed on the Tasmanian Department of Primary Industries, Water and Environment's website (external link).

Weed Identification Note for Boneseed and Bitou bush - on the Weeds Australia website (external link). Information is provided on the generalised current distribution in Australia as well as other information such as origin, distinguishing features, dispersal etc.

Information on Bitou Bush/Boneseed in Australia is available on the Weeds Australia website (external link). This includes a Bitou bush and Boneseed Strategic Plan.

Further information on Boneseed is available on the Australian Government's 'Weeds in Australia' website. This includes a weed management guide and the Boneseed strategic plan (external link).

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