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Mesquite (Prosopis spp.) (Nox)

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Scientific name: Prosopis spp. (including P. flexuosa, P. glandulosa, P. juliflora, P. pallida, and P. velutina)

Common name: Mesquites, Quilipie mesquite, Honey mesquite and Velvet mesquite (P. velutenia).

Additional information about Mesquite is available on the DPI website - including plant status (e.g. state prohibited), identification, what to do if Mesquite is located.


Photo: Mesquite
Mesquite
Photo: Mark Imhof




      Related Links

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

      Information on Mesquite in Australia is available on the Weeds Australia website (external link). This includes a Mesquite Strategic Plan and a Mesquite Best Practice Manual.



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