Snow poppy
| Botanical Name | Eomecon chionantha |
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| Family | Papavaraceae |
| Origin | China |
Identification
Snow poppy is a perennial developing from long rhizomes.The petioles are reddish and the leaves are glaucous in colour, leathery, round with wavy margins and 10 to 15 cm in diameter. The flowers consist of four snow-white petals, bright yellow anthers, are 3- 4 cm across and are carried in loose panicles on stems up to 40 cm tall.Habitats
Snow poppy thrives in shady, well drained situationsImpact to Biota and Ecosystems
Snow poppy is extremly invasive and will smother small native plants under a dense carpet of leaves and inhibit germination of native plants.Management
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Management |
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| Physical Control |
Dig out all rhizomes and put the soil through a sieve ensuring that no root fragments are left in the soil. |
| Disposal |
Dispose of the plant matrial at your nearest transfer station. |
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Biological Control |
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| Recommended Approach | |
Due to the dense net of underground rhizomes snow poppy is very difficult to control.