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Cats Claw Creeper
Environmental Weed
Botanical name: Macfadyena unguis-cati
Photo: Ku-ring-gai Council
Description
Originating in Argentina and Brazil, Cats Claw Creeper is a vigorous, woody climber with "claws" along stems and tubers under the ground. Large, tubular yellow flowers, 4 to 8 cm long. Long, thin capsule up to 45cm long containing winged seeds.
Dispersal
Wind, runners.
Impact on bushland
Cats Claw Creeper is able to grow in shady areas and can invade forest canopies.
Control
Chemical: Please contact your local control authority for advice on chemical control.