Red Convolulus
Weed Habitat
- Aggressive invader of disturbed native habitats, often smothering low vegetation.
Description
- A twining, smooth to hairy annual vine.
- Leaves variable in shape, usually ovate with pointed tip and heart-shaped base, commonly deeply 3-lobed.
- Scarlet flowers bell-shaped, 2.5-4.5 cm long, 5-lobed.
- Fruit is a round capsule to 8 mm diameter.
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Weed Declaration
Currently not declared however under the Biosecurity Act 2014 you still have an obligation to prevent or minimise a biosecurity risk posed by a pest.