Scientific Name: Gomphocarpus physocarpus

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  • Common Name:
    Balloon Cotton
  • Type:
    erect perennial herb
  • Family:
    ASCLEPIADACEAE
  • Status:
    WEED This introduced plant has escaped into local bushland. Without natural predators to keep it in check, it is out-competing native species.
  • Flowers:
    White
  • Fruit:
    Hairy inflated balloon
  • Species List:
    Fraser Island, Girraween, Johns, weeds, NNS,
Cultural Notes

Native of Africa

Identification Notes

Milky sap,

Landscaping Notes

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