by Sue Smith | Jul 17, 2022 | Flower colour, yellow, red or white, Flowering period Jan - Apr, Invasive, NEMBA Category 1B
Hedychium– Ginger Lilies Ginger lilies are native to the moist tropical forests of Central and South Eastern Asia, and are classified as Category 1b highly invasive plants in South Africa.They are very attractive ornamental plants and it was for this reason that they...
by Sue Smith | Jul 16, 2022 | Flower colour, purple, green or striped, Flowering period Summer, Invasive, NEMBA Category 1B, Plant type ground cover
Wandering Jew, Tradescantia Three types of Tradescantia are commonly found in gardens and all are classified as 1b invasive alien plants. They are native to South and Central America and were brought into South Africa, as they are attractive and hardy ground covers....
by Sue Smith | Jul 16, 2022 | Flower colour red, Flowering period Apr - May, Invasive, NEMBA Category 1B, Plant type tree
Ant tree, Triplaris americana This tree grows up to 8-10m high with a straight, smooth, grey trunk. The leaves are poisonous and are bright green and smooth, sometimes brownish-velvety beneath along the midrib and veins. Small male and female flowers occur in large...
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...
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