New Zealand's invasive plants | A Gallery from Sunday Morning | RNZ National

New Zealand is facing an uphill battle to stop invasive plants taking over our natives. Professor Philip Hulme says the problem started when it was all the rage to proudly display exotic imported plants.
Hear the interview with Philip Hulme talking to Wallace Chapman.

Professor Philip Hulme

Professor Philip Hulme

Gorse was brought in as a hedge but got out of control during wartime when no one kept it in check.

Araujia - the highly invasive moth plant.

Agapanthus - banned by some councils but allowed by others.

African boxthorn

Lupin invasion at Lake Tekapo. Photo: Tristan Schmurr

Betula pendula

Carpobrotus

Daucus

Lupinus

Impatiens-glandulifera

Too many Wilding Pines can smother low-growing natives.

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