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Gorse (Ulex europaeus) (Nox)

Invasive Assessment | Impact Assessment | Potential Distribution | Present Distribution

Scientific name: Ulex europaeus L.

Common Name: Gorse, Furze

Additional information about Gorse is located on the DPI website - including plant status (e.g. regionally prohibited, regionally controlled, restricted), biology, growth calendar and lifecycle, as well as management options.


Photo: Gorse flowers
Gorse flowers
Photo: Mark Imhof
Photo:  Gorse Plant
Gorse plant
Photo: Mark Imhof
Photo:  Gorse mites
Gorse mites
Photo: Mark Imhof

Related Links

Weed Identification Note for Gorse - on the Weeds Australia website (external link). Information is provided on the generalised current distribution in Australia as well as other information such as origin, distinguishing features, dispersal etc.

Information on Gorse in Australia is available on the Weeds Australia website (external link). This includes a Gorse Strategic Plan.


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