Invasive Species
A. asparagoides, known as bridal creeper, is a problematic weed in southern Australia.
A. asparagoides, A. aethiopicus (under the name A. densiflorus) and A. scandens are listed on the New Zealand National Pest Plant Accord since they are invasive plants.
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