Is a highly invasive weed particularly in cleared land that is not grazed.
Crofton weed grows to between 1-2 meters high with a red stem and bright green leaves. It produces white flowers (5-8mm wide) that grow in small dense heads at ends of the branches.
Source: NSW Weed Wise 2018, NSW Weed Wise, NSW Department of Primary Industries, accessed 7 January 2022, < https://weeds.dpi.nsw.gov.au/Weeds/Details/47 >.
Gusto woody and noxious weed herbicide is registered to control Crofton weed.
When using Gusto in a high volume spraying situation: