Khaki Weed
Khaki Weed
Alternanthera pungens
Declared plant in South Australia
Description: Prostrate creeping perennial groundcover which produces 1cm long straw-coloured spiny burrs during smmer and autumn. Reddish stems up to 60cm long have opposite pairs of oblong leaves typically unequal in size with prominent leaf veins on the underside.
Problem: Khaki Weed burrs can injure and cause discomfort for humans, livestock and dogs. It can become a contaminent of wool, hay and fodder.
Spread: Most dispersal occurs when the burrs attach to wool, fur, clothing and tyres. Local spread can occur when roots and stems are moved during cultivation.
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