Kochia (Kochia scoparia)

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Scientific name: Bassia scoparia (L.) A.J. Scott

Common Name:
kochia

Status:

Habitat:
Grows well in climates with hot, sunny summers, and can receive as little as 150 mm annual rainfall. Invades disturbed sites such as roadsides, railways and eroded banks and grows in crops, pastures and rangelands. Tolerant of saline soils.

Related Links

Weed Management Guide (Alert List for Environmental Weeds) for Kochia - on the CRC for Weed Management website (external link)

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

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Scientific name:	Bassia scoparia (L.) A.J. Scott
Common Name:	kochia
Status:
Habitat:	Grows well in climates with hot, sunny summers, and can receive as little as 150 mm annual rainfall. Invades disturbed sites such as roadsides, railways and eroded banks and grows in crops, pastures and rangelands. Tolerant of saline soils.