Long Leaf Willow Primrose

Long Leaf Willow Primrose

Long Leaf Willow Primrose (Ludwigia longifolia)

Long-leaf willow primrose is an upright annual shrub up to 3m tall that grows in wet areas and in water. It has yellow flowers and red or green sepals.

The plant or parts of the plant should not be traded, carried, grown or released in the environment. Land managers should mitigate the risk of the plant establishing on or spreading from their land.

How does this weed affect you?

Long-leaf willow primrose is an aquatic weed that could invade large areas of NSW waterways and wetlands. It forms dense colonies in slow moving and static waterways. It:

  • outcompetes native plants
  • reduces food and habitat for fish and other aquatic animals
  • changes water flow and increases flood risks
  • limits access to waterways.

More information

For more information, download the NSW WeedWise app, head to weeds.dpi.nsw.gov.au or speak to a Council Weeds Officer on 6566 3200.

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