Blue morning glory in New Zealand
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Blue morning glory is an invasive species
in New Zealand
.
It is classed as an unwanted organism under the Biosecurity Act 1993
and it is therefore illegal to sell, propagate and distribute the plant. It is listed on the National Pest Plant Accord
.
The plant is found in gardens, waste places, forest margins and plantations, predominantly in the North Island.
Invasive species
"Invasive species", or invasive exotics, is a nomenclature term and categorization phrase used for flora and fauna, and for specific restoration-preservation processes in native habitats, with several definitions....
in New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
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It is classed as an unwanted organism under the Biosecurity Act 1993
Biosecurity Act 1993
Biosecurity Act 1993 is an Act of Parliament in New Zealand passed in order to prevent pests and other unwanted organisms. It was a world first.Part 5 of the Act provides for a National Pest Management Strategy and Regional Pest Management Strategy....
and it is therefore illegal to sell, propagate and distribute the plant. It is listed on the National Pest Plant Accord
National Pest Plant Accord
The National Pest Plant Accord identifies pest plants that are prohibited from sale and commercial propagation and distribution across New Zealand....
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The plant is found in gardens, waste places, forest margins and plantations, predominantly in the North Island.
External links
- Ipomoea indica at the Royal New Zealand Institute of Horticulture Royal New Zealand Institute of HorticultureThe Royal New Zealand Institute of Horticulture is New Zealand's only National Horticultural Society.Their mission is to "Encourage and improve horticulture in New Zealand by promoting the understanding, appreciation, conservation and use of plants"....
- Blue morning glory at Weedbusters
- Blue morning glory factsheet from the Auckland Regional CouncilAuckland Regional CouncilThe Auckland Regional Council was the regional council of the Auckland Region. Its predecessor the Auckland Regional Authority was formed in 1963 and became the ARC in 1989...
- Blue morning glory factsheet from the Horizons Regional Council