Plant Details

Scientific Name: *Hygrophila costata
  • Common Name: Glush Weed, Hygrophila
  • Family: ACANTHACEAE
  • Status: Weed Declared Class 1 This introduced Plant has escaped into local bushland. Without natural predators to keep it in check, it is out-competing native Species.
  • Species List: weeds, aquatic Plant,

Identification Notes

Emergent Plant, stems square in cross-section, spreads by fragmentation.

Landscaping Notes

CONTROL METHODS: Manual or mechanical removal. Chemical treatment.

Associated Fauna

Butterfly larval food Plant: Chocolate Argus, (Brown Soldier) pictured.

  • *Hygrophila costata
  • *Hygrophila costata
  • *Hygrophila costata
  • *Hygrophila costata
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