Queensland Lake Eyre and Bulloo Freshwater Biogeographic Province

Queensland Lake Eyre and Bulloo Freshwater Biogeographic Province – Introduced flora—riparian

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Some of the introducted flora found in the Lake Eyre and Balloo drainage divisions.

Noogoora burr is a fast growing annual which can form dense infestations. Infestations outcompete ground level flora, and therefore reduce biodiversity. Noogoora burr has been recorded in the Georgina, Diamantina, Cooper and Bulloo catchments.

Prickly Acacia is an invasive exotic plant that forms thickets along waterways as well as in native pastures. This can result in decreases of biodiversity. The Prickly Acacia has been recorded in the Georgina, Diamantina, Cooper and Bulloo catchments.

Parkinsonia is primarily spread by the movement of seeds in water. It forms dense thickets that limit access to waterholes and harbours feral animals. Parkinsonia has been recorded in the Georgina, Diamantina, Cooper and Bulloo catchments.

Last updated: 8 May 2014