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WoNS Field observations
This species was noted across the eastern half of the project area and was the second most abundant restricted matter observed during field surveys. The species varied in density from isolated shrubs to dense thickets, with the latter frequently noted to have grown over and smothered local vegetation. Most larger individuals were considered healthy, with extensive with flower and seed. This species was generally observed from disjunct locations along and adjacent to the artificial flat in the eastern extent of the project area. Where noted the species presented as frequent clusters to dense lying mats, often growing over local vegetation. In all instances the species presented as health, with frequent flowering noted.
Lantana camara (Lantana)
Category 3
Yes
Lantana montevidensis (creeping Lantana)
Category 3
No
This species was noted at multiple locations across the eastern half of the project area. The species was always observed as solitary individuals varying in height from 0.3 – 1.5 m. All individuals presented as healthy, but were not noted to be reproductively active.
Opuntia tomentosa (velvety tree pear)
Category 3
Yes
This species was noted as a handful of individuals in the southern extent of the project area. The individuals appeared healthy, with most presenting seed heads.
Sporobolus natalensis (giant rats tail grass)
Category 3
No
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