Wandering trad
Common weeds
- Scientific name
- Tradescantia fluminensis
- Description
- Layering perennial herb forming a smothering carpet. Succulent stems are brittle. Causes skin rashes on dogs, toxic to cattle if eaten.
- Weed category
- Enironmental weed
- How to indentify
- Shiny dark green egg-shaped leaves. Single to several white flowers with 3 spreading petals
- How it spreads
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- Water
- Garden waste
- Machinery
- Environmental impact
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Regenerate readily, invading bushland areas.
- Suggested plant replacement
- Removal methods
- Plant specific removal methods
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Hand weed ensuring all roots removed as regrows easily from stems.
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