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Mesquite (Prosopis spp.)

Invasive Assessment | Impact Assessment | Potential Distribution | Present Distribution

Scientific name: Prosopis spp. (including P. flexuosa, P. glandulosa, P. juliflora, P. pallida, and P. velutina)

Common name: Mesquites, Quilipie mesquite, Honey mesquite and Velvet mesquite (P. velutenia).

Additional information about Mesquite is available on the Agriculture Victoria website - including plant status (e.g. state prohibited), identification, what to do if Mesquite is located.


Photo: Mesquite
Mesquite
Photo: Mark Imhof

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Information on Mesquite on the Tasmanian Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment's website (external link).

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