African Weed Orchid

Local Landcare member, Eleanor Wright, has been tackling the African Weed Orchid which is quickly moving into Muckleford. Eleanor reports that each plant can release 10,000 dust-like spores each season if not removed. She has dealt with her infestations by digging them out by hand.

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One thought on “African Weed Orchid

  1. David Griffiths October 31, 2017 / 8:19 am

    Cape tulip, it has well and truly established itself in the valley for years and can be toxic to stock unfamiliar with it, it also spreads by corms and eradication is difficult if not impossible. Thanks sth Africa.

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