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Hoary Cress - introduced (*Lepidium drabra)

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Family: Brassicaceae (Cabbage family).

Other names: Cardaria drabra

Occurrence: Widespread. It may be locally abundant along roadsides.

Identification:

Hoary Cress is a proclaimed noxious weed and is Regionally Restricted in central Victoria. It is spread from root fragments, contaminated soil, and possibly by birds.

Hoary Cress. R: Whole (above-ground) plant. Below L: Leaves. Centre: Flowers from above. Andrew St, Castlemaine.

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2. Leaves. 3. Flowers from above. Andrew St, Castlemaine.
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4. Plant in bud. Victoria Gully. 5. Hoary Cress growing along a roadside verge, previously sprayed with herbicide. Neereman.