Large leaf bush pea
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Large leaf bush pea. Common name:
Large leaf bush pea
Scientific name:
Pultenaea daphnoides
Regional classification:
None, as yet
National classification:
None, as yet
Description
A medium-sized shrub, growing to three metres high. It prefers dry, slightly shaded and sheltered positions, and is easily identified by its leaves, which are narrow at the base, broad at the top and end in a narrow point.
Why is it a problem?
Bush pea is an environmental weed that invades the habitat of many of our forest border natives. Its population has reached the point at which it is growing rapidly and expanding its area.
Your responsibility
Report any sightings in Northland to the Northland Regional Council. Phone the Biosecurity Team on 0800 002 004 or email mailroom@nrc.govt.nz
Recommended control methods
Chemical and manual means for controlling large leaf bush pea are currently being trialled.
More information
For further information or control advice please contact one of our Biosecurity Officers at the Northland Regional Council on 0800 002 004:
- Whāngārei: Sara Brill
- Dargaville: Carl Cooper
- Kaitāia: Doug Foster