Pampas Lily of the Valley
Pampas Lily of the Valley
In Australia, particularly around Melbourne, Pampas lily-of-the-valley (Salpichroa origanifolia) is also known as Lily of the Valley Vine. It's a fast-spreading, scrambling perennial that forms a dense groundcover and can be invasive.
Common Names:
Lily of the Valley Vine
Pampas Lily of the Valley: (its scientific name)
Characteristics:
Perennial Herb/Vine: It has trailing, four-cornered stems and a robust root system.
Flowers: Small, white or cream, bell-shaped (urn-shaped) flowers.
Berries: It produces white to pale yellow, berry-like fruits.
Why it's a Weed:
Smothers Vegetation: It's a declared and environmental weed that can smother other plants, shrubs, and trees.
Difficult to Control: Its extensive root system and ability to spread via birds, animals, and dumped garden waste make it challenging to manage.
Wide Distribution: It is widely distributed and naturalized in urban areas and temperate regions of southern Australia, including Victoria and New South Wales.