Spot the weed game Find the weeds that
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Spot the weed game! Find the weeds that live around Broome If you want to leave the game at any time press Esc
This game introduces some of the more obvious and widespread invasive weeds that occur in Broome and other parts of the West Kimberley. We have included photos of weeds gone wild in bushland around Broome. Click on the place in the photo where you think the weed is. Good luck!
Spot the weed. .
Nope, try again This one is a little hard to find – keep looking
Well done! This is Neem Azadirachta indica
Spot the weed. .
Um, no. Have another try.
Yes, that’s right, this is an infestation of Coffee Bush. (also known as sneaky plant) The seeds fall out of pods on the tree: Leucaena leucocephala The seeds look a bit like coffee beans, and are produced in profusion. When the seeds germinate, the seedlings look like this: Eventually they will grow into trees, up to 6 metres high.
Spot the weed. .
Spot the weed. . Tip: This is a dog, not a weed Canis familiaris
No, not quite. Try again.
Good! This spiny plant is called Caltrop. It’s burrs get stuck in shoes and thongs and are spread around. It is common near footpaths and in gardens. Tribulus terrestris You really need to know this one if you want to walk bare foot around Broome.
Spot the weed. .
No, not quite
Excellent. Hyptis suaveolens This is Mint Weed or Hyptis. It has a distinctive aromatic smell when you pull it out.
Spot the weed. .
No, not there. Have another shot.
Yes, that’s it! Buffel Grass is an invasive species that readily colonises open areas. It has fluffy seeds that are easily spread. Cenchrus ciliaris
Spot the weed. .
Nope, try again!
Well done! This is Birdwood Grass. It is similar to Buffel, but the seeds turn dark. It is very common around Broome. Cenchrus setiger
Spot the weed. .
Spot the weed. . Pandanus spiralis This is Pandanus (a native tree)
No, the weed in this photo is a type of vine
Yes, correct. This is Merremia. There are two kinds in the Kimberley. These vines are rapidly becoming more common around Broome. Merremia dissecta It’s a bit of a smotherer !
Spot the weed. .
Spot the weed. . This is a jigal tree Bauhinia cunninghamii
Nope, afraid not. Give it another go.
You got it, well done. This is Bellyache Bush. It has distinctive leaves. And a thick root and stem that helps it survive the dry. Jatropha gossypifolia
Spot the weed. .
No, this one is a vine too. Try again.
You got it, well done. This is Passiflora, a kind of passionfruit vine. It is a tendril climber and has an unusual smell. Passiflora foetida Passiflora can get totally out of control !
Other weeds to watch out for Coffee Senna (Senna occidentalis) Khaki weed (Alternanthera pungens) Coral Vine (Antigonon leptopus) Parkinsonia (Parkinsonia aculeata)
Congratulations! That’s the end of the weed search game. Now that you’re a Weed Expert, you can get your gloves on, and go out and fight those nasty weeds! Press here to go back to the start If you want to leave the game press Esc Created by: Carla Eisemberg Stephen Reynolds