by wcdadmin | May 26, 2021 | Weed Pages
Hello, I’m Oxalis Botanical Name for Oxalis Oxalis acetosella DESCRIBE YOURSELF I am called Oxalis because I contain high levels of Oxalic acid. I’m also known as Soursop because of the sour taste of my leaves. As I have a similar leaf structure I am...
by wcdadmin | May 26, 2021 | Weed Pages
Hello, I’m Hairy Commelina Botanical Name Commelina benghalensis DESCRIBE YOURSELF Previously I was known as Wandering Jew, I am a long-lived creeping weed with bright blue flowers. I have two main varieties of hairy commelina, one with a three petaled flower...
by wcdadmin | May 26, 2021 | Pest Pages
Hello, I’m Cabbage White Butterfly ALIASES Small Cabbage White, White Butterfly, Cabbage Moth DESCRIBE YOURSELF I am quite a striking white butterfly, with two lovely grey/black spots on my wings. I’m probably the most common butterfly in your home garden. KNOWN...
by wcdadmin | May 26, 2021 | Pest Pages
Hello, I’m Citrus Gall Wasp ALIASES No aliases but my proper name is Bruchophagus fellis. DESCRIBE YOURSELF I am tiny, less than 3 mm in length. You will rarely see me, as I am a poor flyer and tend to get blown from tree to tree. You will, however, see my home....
by wcdadmin | May 26, 2021 | Pest Pages
Hello, I’m Thrips ALIASES As well as thrips I’m also known as thunder-flies, thunder-bugs, storm flies, thunder-blights, storm bugs, corn flies, corn lice, freckle bugs, and physopods. DESCRIBE YOURSELF I am about 2mm long, sometimes white and yellow, but don’t...
