This map of the potential distribution of Cotton thistle,has been produced from CLIMATEŽ modelling overlayed with: Overlays used Land use: Horticulture; pasture dryland Broad vegetation types: Coastal scrubs and grassland; coastal grassy woodland; heathy woodland; heath; inland slopes woodland; grassland; plains grassy woodland; herb-rich woodland; mallee; mallee heath Colours indicate possibility of Onopordum nervosum infesting these areas. Red = Very high Yellow = High Orange = Medium 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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