Common name: South African Weed Orchid Botanical name: Disa bracteata Weed classifications: South African Weed Orchid is a new Environmental Weed in Victoria. It’s in the early stages of invasion and can be eliminated if action is taken now. If this plant is allowed to invade unchecked the consequences could be devastating. Where did it…
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