Tropical Soda Apple
November 3rd 2011
A new weed has been found on the North and Mid-North Coast areas of New South Wales, Tropical Soda Apple (Solanum viarum).
The most significant infestation is in the Macleay Catchment above Kempsey, patches have also been found near Grafton, Coffs harbour, and the Wingham, Kempsey, Grafton Saleyards. High risk sites for inspection, include cattle saleyards, abattoirs and stock yards. With cattle being sold out of the Kempsey and north coast regions the species may already be present in the Hunter region
Additional information may be found on the species at:
http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/agriculture/pests-weeds/weeds/profiles/tropical-soda-apple
Photos courtesy of I&I NSW (Bec Miller)