LetgenPro|Real Time PCR Kit 300 rxn (Emex australis)

Erodium australis, commonly known as doublegee, is a pervasive annual plant primarily reproducing through seeds, notable for its thorny achenes facilitating efficient dispersal, often carried by vehicles or agricultural produce. These resilient seeds remain viable in the soil for an extended period, exceeding 8 years. Featuring an indeterminate growth pattern, it develops a prostrate or ascending form with ribbed stems and distinct basal leaves. Originating from South Africa, E. australis has become highly invasive, significantly impacting agriculture and pasture. In Australia alone, it threatens over 2 million hectares of pasture and 1 million hectares of cereal crops, prompting its classification as a noxious plant in various countries including Australia, the USA, Japan, and New Zealand.