by Sue Smith | Jul 16, 2022 | Flower colour yellow, Flowering period Oct - May, Invasive, NEMBA Category 1B
Inkberry Cestrum laevigatum Inkberry is an evergreen shrub or tree generally growing to a height of 1-2m but can reach up to 15m. It is native to Brazil, South America and is classified as a category 1b invasive alien plant in South Africa. It is a spread through seed...
by Sue Smith | Jul 15, 2022 | Flower colour yellow, Flowering period Sept to Jan, Invasive, NEMBA Category 1B
Yellow flowered Mexican poppy, Argemone mexicana This species of poppy is found in Mexico and is a category 1b Invasive Alien Plant in South Africa. It is an extremely hardy pioneer plant, is tolerant of drought and poor soil and is prolific in disturbed sites...
by Sue Smith | Jul 14, 2022 | Flower colour yellow, Flowering period All Year, Invasive, NEMBA Category 1B
Photo courtesy of Geoff Nichols Peanut butter cassia, Senna didymobotrya This is an evergreen, rounded shrub or small tree reaching up to 3m high that is native to Tropical Africa. Leaves are dark green with 8-21 pairs of leaflets in opposite pairs, 2-5cm long. The...
by Sue Smith | Jul 14, 2022 | Flower colour yellow, Flowering period All Year, Invasive, NEMBA Category 1B, Plant type tree
Yellow oleander, Thevetia peruviana / Casabela thevetia Yellow oleander is an extremely poisonousevergreen shrub or small tree native to Mexico and Central America, with a milky sap, reaching up to 6m high. Leaves are narrow, lance-shaped, bright green, glossy above...
by Sue Smith | Jul 13, 2022 | Flower colour yellow, Flowering period All Year, Invasive, NEMBA Category 1B, Plant type ground cover
Photo courtesy of Errol Douwes Wedelia or Singapore Daisy, Sphagneticola trilobata This plant is invasive throughout South Africa and is also considered one of the world’s worst 100 invasive species. Wedelia is a mat forming, creeping perennial herb that reproduces...
by Sue Smith | Jul 12, 2022 | Berries, black, Flower colour yellow, Flowering period Oct - May, Invasive, NEMBA Category 1B, Plant type tree
Indian laurel – Litsea glutinosa Indian laurel is a large, fast growing evergreen tree reaching a height of 6-10m and within about 3 years it can reach a height of 2-3 meters and begin fruiting. The leaves are dark green and oblong with a slightly wavy margin...
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