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Bridal creeper

Common weeds

Scientific name
Asparagus asparagoides
Description
Delicate green climber, growing period is autumn-winter. Roots form a mat of branching fleshy tubers. Plants die back during summer.
Weed category
Weed of national significance.
How to indentify
Leaves are shiny, broad oval to lance-shaped, with parallel veins. Single, white to pale green bell-shaped flowers to 10mm across. Green berry to 10mm which ripens to red.
How it spreads
  • Birds
  • Animals
  • Rhizome pieces
Suggested plant replacement

Billardiera scandens var. scandens | Common Apple-berry, Apple Dumpling

Removal methods
Plant specific removal methods

Hand weed ensuring to remove all roots/tubers. Cut aerial stems/berries before seeds form. Dispose all plant material with care not to leave any remaining roots.

Forest with bright green creeping plant climbing over ground kindling  Close up of mid-green shiny leaves

Thank you to Shire of Yarra Ranges for assistance in compiling this directory
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