Scientific Name: Hygrophila costata

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  • 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.

Associated Fauna

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

Landscaping Notes

CONTROL METHODS: Manual or mechanical removal. Chemical treatment.