An invasive weed has been spotted along the Burnett River with residents being encouraged to monitor the area.
Parthenium can outcompete native plants, and also cause skin irration and trigger hay fever in some people.
The plant can grow up to 1.5 metres tall, producing pale green leaves up to 20cm long.
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Recent wet conditions following the March flood event have created the ideal environment for Parthenium weed to thrive, with new infestations now identified on land in the eastern parts of the river.
You can report the plant via the Bundaberg Council’s website.
