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Cobblers Peg
Environmental Weed
Botanical name: Bidens pilosa
Photo: Ku-ring-gai Council
Description
Native to Europe, Cobblers Peg is a herb up to 2m high. Mainly seen shorter in coastal areas. Found in disturbed areas exposed to full sun.
Yellow sometimes white flowers, flowering all year. Black seeds 1cm long with forked tip.
Dispersal
Seeds attach to clothing and fur.
Impact on bushland
Invades dunes, headlands and sides of tracks.
Control
Manual: Easily pulled by hand being careful to remove roots as well. Seeds should be bagged and disposed of.
See Manual Weed Control Techniques.
Chemical: Please contact your local control authority for advice on chemical control.
Suggested Alternatives
- India Weed - see the Look-a-likes booklet