Boneseed is a common weed in scrubland, coastal cliffs, waste areas and dunes.
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Boneseed is a bushy, semi-woody shrub up to 2-3 metres tall. It forms bright yellow daisy like flowers in spring and summer. The leaves are smooth and leathery with toothed edges.
Solutions
Options:
- Spray (summer-autumn) with Weed Weapon Extra Strength with Dye & Stick, or Rapid Action, ensuring complete coverage.
- Cut down and paint stumps with Weed Weapon Invade Gel.
Did You Know
- Boneseed is an invasive biodiversity weed because it rapidly replaces virtually all native species under 2 metres tall and prevents the establishment of native plant seedlings. It colonises disturbed sites faster than native species, and creates heavy shade where high light levels should occur.
- Boneseed is Chrysanthemoides monilifera
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