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Potential Distribution of Noogoora burr (Xanthium strumarium) in Victoria (Nox)

This map of the potential distribution of Noogoora burr has produced from CLIMATE® modelling, overlayed with:

Overlays used

Land use:
Pasture irrigated and dryland
Broadacre cropping

Vegetation description:
Red gum
Yellow box

Broad vegetation types:
Coastal scrubs and grasslands; grasslands; coastal grassy woodlands; riverine grassy woodlands; riparian forests; swamp scrub.

Colours indicate possibility of
Xanthium spp. infesting these areas.
Red = Very High
Orange = High
Light Green = Medium
Dark Green = Likely
In the non-coloured areas the plant is unlikely to establish as the climate, soil or landuse is not presently suitable.

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