Camelthorn (Alhagi maurorum) (Nox)
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Scientific name: Alhagi maurorum Medik.
Common Name: Camelthorn, Caspian manna
Status: State Prohibited Weed.
Habitat: Subhumid and semi-arid temperate and subtropical regions - growing best in alkaline soils. Occurs as a weed in arid to semi-arid areas particularly where there is a high moisture level in the subsoil, and it also grows well under irrigation. It is found mostly in pastures and neglected areas.
Related Links
Further information on Camelthorn can be found on the DPI Website, Pest Plant Notes.
Weed Identification Note for Camelthorn - 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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This document was last reviewed on 04/09/2008