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Dolichos Pea (Dipogon lignosus)

Potential Distribution | Invasive Assessment | Impact assessment

Scientific name:Dipogon lignosus (L.) Verdc.

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Dolichos pea

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A climbing pea species Dipogon lignosus is reported to be highly invasive in heathlands, woodlands, and dunes systems and to invade other coastal vegetation including beaches and cliffs, dry sclerophyll forest, riparian vegetation, warm temperate rainforest, and grassland (Carr, Yugovic & Robinson 1992; Dept. of Conservation 2005 ; Muyt 2001; Weber 2003)

Related Link

Information Note on Dolichos Pea - DPI Information Series.

Photo: Dolichos Pea Infestation
Dolichos pea infestation
Photo: Dolichos Pea
Dolichos pea plant
Photo: Dolichos Pea Flower
Dolichos pea flower


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