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Californian thistle
Californian thistle is widespread throughout New Zealand pasture and during its seasonal peak, covers 12% and 6% of grazed land on sheep and sheep/beef farms, respectively, resulting in revenue loss. The green thistle beetle (Cassida rubiginosa) was released in 2007 to help the fight against this invasive weed.
Rights: Dr Trevor James, AgResearch
Published: 11 October 2016Size: 505.16 KB
