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EVC 56: Floodplain Riparian Woodland

Description: An open eucalypt woodland or open forest to 20 m tall over a medium to tall shrub layer with a ground layer consisting of amphibious and aquatic herbs and sedges. Occurs along the banks and floodplains of the larger meandering rivers and major creeks, often in conjunction with one or more floodplain wetland communities. Elevation and rainfall are relatively low and soils are fertile alluviums subject to periodic flooding and inundation.

Large trees:

Species DBH(cm) #/ha Eucalyptus spp. 80 cm 15 / ha

Tree Canopy Cover:

%cover Character Species Common Name 20% Eucalyptus camaldulensis River Red-gum Eucalyptus melliodora Yellow Box

Understorey: Life form #Spp %Cover LF code Immature Canopy Tree 5% IT Understorey Tree or Large Shrub 1 5% T Medium Shrub 2 5% MS Small Shrub 1 1% SS Medium Herb 4 10% MH Small or Prostrate Herb 2 1% SH Large Tufted Graminoid 2 10% LTG Large Non-tufted Graminoid 1 5% LNG Medium to Small Tufted Graminoid 6 35% MTG Medium to Tiny Non-tufted Graminoid 2 10% MNG Bryophytes/Lichens na 10% BL

Total understorey projective foliage cover 90%

LF Code Species typical of at least part of EVC range Common Name T Acacia dealbata Silver Wattle MS Hymenanthera dentata s.l. Tree Violet MH Sida corrugata Variable Sida MH Oxalis perennans Grassland Wood-sorrel MH Persicaria decipiens Slender Knotweed SH Chamaesyce drummondii Flat Spurge SH Azolla filiculoides Pacific Azolla LTG Carex appressa Tall Sedge LNG Phragmites australis Common Reed LNG Eleocharis sphacelata Tall Spike-sedge MTG Poa labillardierei Common Tussock-grass MTG Chloris truncata Windmill Grass MTG Themeda triandra Kangaroo Grass MTG Aristida behriana Brush Wire-grass MNG Pseudoraphis spinescens Spiny Mud-grass MNG Eleocharis acuta Common Spike-sedge

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EVC 56: Floodplain Riparian Woodland – Murray Fans bioregion

Recruitment: Episodic/Flood - Desirable period between disturbances is 10 years.

Organic Litter: 40 % cover

Logs: 30 m/0.1 ha.

Weediness:

LF Code Typical Weed Species Common Name Invasive Impact LH Cirsium vulgare Spear Thistle high high SH Trifolium glomeratum Cluster Clover high low



Murray Fans bioregionEVC 66: Low Rises Woodland

Description:Eucalypt woodland to 15 m tall on elevated plains and low rises with a diverse shrub understorey and grassy field layer. Occursin a range of environmental settings that have resulted in well-drained surface soils mantling clay sub-soils.

Large trees:Species DBH(cm) #/haEucalyptus spp. 60 cm 20/haAllocasuarina spp. 40 cmCallitris spp. 40 cm

Tree Canopy Cover:% cover Character Species Common Name20% Eucalyptus melliodora Yellow Gum

Eucalyptus microcarpa Grey BoxCallitris gracilis ssp. murrayensis Slender Cypress-pineCallitris glaucophylla White Cypress-pineAllocasuarina luehmannii Buloke

Understorey:Life form #Spp %Cover LF codeImmature Canopy Tree 5% ITUnderstorey Tree or Large Shrub 2 5% TMedium Shrub 5 15% MSSmall Shrub 3 5% SSLarge Herb 1 1% LHMedium Herb 3 5% MHSmall or Prostrate Herb 2 1% SHMedium to Small Tufted Graminoid 7 25% MTGMedium to Tiny Non-tufted Graminoid 1 1% MNGBryophytes/Lichens na 10% BLSoil Crust na 10% S/CTotal understorey projective foliage cover 70%

LF Code Species typical of at least part of EVC range Common NameT Pittosporum angustifolium Weeping PittosporumT Myoporum platycarpum SugarwoodMS Acacia pycnantha Golden WattleMS Hakea tephrosperma NeedlewoodMS Bursaria spinosa Sweet BursariaMS Acacia oswaldii Umbrella WattleSS Eutaxia microphylla Common EutaxiaSS Olearia pimeleoides Pimelea Daisy-bushMH Vittadinia cuneata Fuzzy New Holland DaisySH Maireana enchylaenoides Wingless BluebushSH Goodenia pinnatifida Cut-leaf GoodeniaSH Oxalis perennans Grassland Wood-sorrelSH Sida corrugata Variable SidaMTG Lepidosperma viscidum Sticky Sword-sedgeMTG Elymus scaber var. scaber Common Wheat-grassMTG Enteropogon acicularis Windmill GrassMTG Austrodanthonia setacea Bristly Wallaby-grassMNG Austrostipa elegantissima Feather Spear-grassSC Clematis microphylla Small-leaved Clematis

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EVC 66: Low Rises Woodland - Murray Fans bioregion

Recruitment:Continuous

Organic Litter:15% cover

Logs:20m/0.1 ha.

Weediness:LF Code Typical Weed Species Common Name Invasive ImpactT Olea europaea Olive high highMS Lycium ferocissimum Boxthorn high highLH Centaurium tenuiflorum Slender Centaury high lowLH Gazania linearis Gazania high highLH Opuntia robusta Wheel Cactus high highMH Hypochoeris radicata Cat's Ear high lowMH Hypochoeris glabra Smooth Cat's-ear high lowMH Trifolium campestre var. campestre Hop Clover high lowMH Trifolium angustifolium var. angustifolium Narrow-leaf Clover high lowMH Trifolium arvense var. arvense Hare's-foot Clover high lowMH Petrorhagia velutina Velvety Pink high lowMH Oxalis pes-caprae Soursob high highMTG Briza minor Lesser Quaking-grass high lowMTG Briza maxima Large Quaking-grass high lowMTG Romulea rosea Onion Grass high highMTG Vulpia bromoides Squirrel-tail Fescue high highMTG Lolium rigidum Wimmera Rye-grass high lowMNG Aira elegantissima Delicate Hair-grass high lowMNG Ehrharta calycina Perennial Veldt Grass high highMNG Vulpia myuros f. myuros Rat's-tail Fescue high highMNG Juncus capitatus Capitate Rush high lowMNG Bromus rubens Red Brome high highTTG Poa bulbosa Bulbous Meadow-grass high highSC Asparagus asparagoides Bridal Creeper high high



Murray Fans bioregionEVC 68: Creekline Grassy Woodland

Description:Grass-dominated eucalypt woodland to 15 m tall with a range of amphibious herbs. Occurs along banks and adjacent wet flatsof smaller intermittent creeks on coarse sands and stony alluvial soils and on the floodplains of larger rivers, in areas whereannual rainfall is greater than 500 mm per annum.

Large trees:Species DBH(cm) #/haEucalyptus spp. 80 cm 15 / ha

Tree Canopy Cover:%cover Character Species Common Name15% Eucalyptus camaldulensis River Red Gum

Understorey:Life form #Spp %Cover LF codeImmature Canopy Tree 5% ITMedium Shrub 2 5% MSSmall Shrub 2 1% SSMedium Herb 5 10% MHSmall or Prostrate Herb 1 1% SHLarge Tufted Graminoid 2 15% LTGMedium to Small Tufted Graminoid 7 25% MTGBryophytes/Lichens na 10% BLTotal understorey projective foliage cover 70%

LF Code Species typical of at least part of EVC range Common NameMS Acacia retinodes var. retinodes WirildaMS Acacia pycnantha Golden WattleMS Hymenanthera dentata s.l. Tree VioletSS Enchylaena tomentosa var. tomentosa Ruby SaltbushMH Gonocarpus tetragynus Common RaspwortMH Acaena echinata Sheep's BurrMH Oxalis perennans Grassland Wood-sorrelLTG Austrostipa bigeniculata Kneed Spear-grassLTG Carex appressa Tall SedgeLTG Carex tereticaulis Sedge RushMTG Cyperus gunnii ssp. gunnii Flecked Flat-sedgeMTG Poa labillardierei Common Tussock-garssMTG Austrodanthonia racemosa var. racemosa Stiped Wallaby-grassMTG Austrodanthonia caespitosa Common Wallaby-grassMNG Microlaena stipoides var. stipoides Weeping Grass

Recruitment: Continuous


Logs:20m/0.1 ha

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EVC 68: Creekline Grassy Woodland - Murray Fans bioregion

Weediness:LF Code Typical Weed Species Common Name Invasive ImpactLH Sonchus oleraceus Common Sow-thistle high lowLH Cirsium vulgare Spear Thistle high lowLH Plantago lanceolata Ribwort high lowMH Hypochoeris radicata Cat's Ear low lowMH Anagallis arvensis Pimpernel low lowLTG Phalaris aquatica Toowoomba Canary-grass low highMNG Briza maxima Large Quaking-grass high lowMNG Romulea rosea Onion Grass high lowMNG Vulpia bromoides Squirrel-tail Fescue high lowMNG Briza minor Lesser Quaking-grass high lowMNG Aira elegantissima Delicate Hair-grass high low



Murray Fans bioregionEVC 86: Woorinen Sands Mallee

Description:Mallee shrubland to 7 m tall, typically supporting a hummock grass (Triodia spp.) dominated understorey. This EVC could beconsidered intermediate between the heavier soil mallee woodlands and the lighter sandy soil mallee vegetation predominanton Lowan (siliceous) sand.

Large trees:Species DBH(cm) #/haEucalyptus spp. 15 cm 30/ha

Tree Canopy Cover:% cover Character Species Common Name25% Eucalyptus dumosa Dumosa Mallee

Eucalyptus leptophylla Slender-leaf MalleeEucalyptus socialis Grey Mallee

Understorey:Life form #Spp %Cover LF codeMedium Shrub 4 5% MSSmall Shrub 2 10% SSProstrate Shrub 1 5% PSMedium Herb 6 5% MHSmall or Prostrate Herb* 6 5% SHHummock Grass 1 15% HGMedium to Small Tufted Graminoid 3 5% MTGMedium to Tiny Non–tufted Graminoid 1 1% MNGBryophytes/Lichens na 10% BLSoil Crust na 10% S/C

* Largely seasonal life formTotal understorey projective foliage cover 65%

LF Code Species typical of at least part of EVC range Common NameMS Melaleuca lanceolata ssp. lanceolata MoonahMS Myoporum platycarpum SugarwoodMS Dodonaea bursariifolia Small Hop-bushMS Acacia wilhelmiana Dwarf NealieSS Sclerolaena parviflora Mallee CopperburrSS Halgania cyanea Rough HalganiaSS Sclerolaena diacantha Grey CopperburrSS Westringia rigida Stiff WestringiaLH Helichrysum leucopsideum Satin EverlastingLH Waitzia acuminata var. acuminata Orange ImmortelleMH Podolepis capillaris Invisible DaisyMH Goodenia willisiana Sandhill GoodeniaMH Vittadinia dissecta Dissected New Holland DaisyMH Podotheca angustifolia Sticky Long-headsSH Actinobole uliginosum Flannel CudweedSH Calotis hispidula Hairy Burr-daisySH Crassula sieberiana Australian StonecropSH Ptilotus seminudis Rabbit-tailsHG Triodia scariosa Porcupine GrassMTG Austrostipa mollis Supple Spear-grassMTG Lomandra effusa Scented Mat-rushMTG Lomandra leucocephala ssp. robusta Woolly Mat-rushMTG Austrostipa elegantissima Feather Spear-grass







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EVC 86: Woorinen Sands Mallee - Murray Fans bioregion



Logs:10m/0.1 ha (note: large log class does not apply)

Weediness:LF Code Typical Weed Species Common Name Invasive ImpactT Olea europaea Olive high highLH Brassica tournefortii Mediterranean Turnip high highLH Opuntia spp. Prickly Pear high highMH Gazania linearis Gazania high highSC Asparagus asparagoides Bridal Creeper high high



Murray Fans bioregionEVC 91: Loamy Sands Mallee

Description:Semi-arid low mallee shrubland to 5 m tall, typically supporting scattered shrubs above a hummock grass field layer. Typicallyoccurs on deep drifts of Lowan sands in the lee of ridge systems or occupying dune crests and swales in the parabolic andirregularly arranged dune in the Central Mallee and Sunset Country.

Tree Canopy Cover:% cover Character Species Common Name25% Eucalyptus incrassata Yellow Mallee

Eucalyptus leptophylla Slender-leaf Mallee Eucalyptus socialis Grey Mallee

Understorey:Life form #Spp %Cover LF codeMedium Shrub 5 20% MSSmall Shrub 5 10% SSLarge Herb 2 1% LHMedium Herb 6 10% MHSmall or Prostrate Herb 2 1% SHHummock Grass 1 5% HGLarge Tufted Graminoid 1 1% LTGMedium to Small Tufted Graminoid 3 5% MTGBryophytes/Lichens na 10% BLSoil Crust na 10% S/CTotal understorey projective foliage cover 60%

LF Code Species typical of at least part of EVC range Common NameMS Callitris verrucosa Scrub Cypress-pineMS Leptospermum coriaceum Mallee Tea-treeMS Acacia ligulata Sandhill WattleMS Bertya mitchellii Mitchell BertyaSS Hibbertia riparia Erect Guinea-flowerSS Hibbertia virgata Twiggy Guinea-flowerSS Halgania cyanea Rough HalganiaSS Brachyloma ericoides ssp. ericoides Brush HeathLH Helichrysum leucopsideum Satin EverlastingMH Podotheca angustifolia Sticky Long-headsMH Millotia tenuifolia var. tenuifolia Soft MillotiaMH Glischrocaryon behrii Golden PennantsMH Podolepis capillaris Invisible PlantSH Actinobole uliginosum Flannel CudweedSH Millotia muelleri Common Bow-flowerSH Calotis hispidula Hairy Burr-daisyHG Triodia scariosa Porcupine GrassLTG Austrostipa mollis Supple Spear-grassMTG Lomandra leucocephala ssp. robusta Woolly Mat-rushMTG Austrodanthonia setacea Bristly Wallaby-grassMTG Lepidosperma viscidum Sticky Sword-sedgeMTG Lomandra collina Pale Mat-rushSC Thysanotus patersonii Twining Fringe-lily







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EVC 91: Loamy Sands Mallee - Murray Fans bioregion

Recruitment:Episodic/Fire. Desirable period between disturbances is 20 years.



Weediness:LF Code Typical Weed Species Common Name Invasive ImpactLH Sonchus oleraceus Common Sow-thistle high lowMH Hypochoeris glabra Smooth Cat's-ear high lowMNG Ehrharta calycina Perennial Veldt Grass high highMNG Vulpia myuros Rat’s-tail Fescue high lowSC Asparagus asparagoides Bridal Creeper high high



Murray Fans bioregionEVC 96: Ridged Plains Mallee

Description:Open, quite grassy mallee woodland to 10 m tall, typical of the gently undulating “plains” of the Wimmera and Southern Mallee.Soils are somewhat variable but are typically duplex with grey or brown sandy clay loam or clay loam topsoils of aeolian origin.

Large trees:Species DBH(cm) #/haEucalyptus spp. 30 cm 15/haAllocasuarina luehmannii 40 cm

Tree Canopy Cover:% cover Character Species Common Name10% Eucalyptus dumosa Dumosa Mallee Eucalyptus behriana Bull Mallee

Allocasuarina luehmannii Buloke

Understorey:Life form #Spp %Cover LF codeImmature Canopy Tree 5% ITMedium Shrub 3 5% MSSmall Shrub 3 10% SSProstrate Shrub 1 1% PSLarge Herb 2 5% LHMedium Herb* 5 10% MHSmall or Prostrate Herb* 5 15% SHLarge Tufted Graminoid 1 5% LTGLarge Non-tufted Graminoid 1 1% LNGMedium to Small Tufted Graminoid 3 20% MTGMedium to Tiny Non-tufted Graminoid 1 1% MNGBryophytes/Lichens na 10% BLSoil Crust na 20% S/C

* Largely seasonal lifeform

LF Code Species typical of at least part of EVC range Common NameMS Acacia melvillei MyallMS Acacia oswaldii Umbrella WattleMS Eremophila longifolia BerriganSS Maireana brevifolia Short-leaf BluebushSS Sclerolaena diacantha Grey CopperburrSS Rhagodia spinescens Hedge SaltbushSS Enchylaena tomentosa var. tomentosa Ruby SaltbushPS Atriplex semibaccata Berry SaltbushMH Einadia nutans ssp. nutans Nodding SaltbushMH Maireana enchylaenoides Wingless BluebushMH Maireana excavata Bottle BluebushMH Maireana enchylaenoides Wingless BluebushSH Chenopodium desertorum Frosted GoosefootSH Oxalis perennans Grassland Wood-sorrelSH Brachyscome lineariloba Hard-head DaisySH Hyalosperma spp. SunrayLTG Austrostipa aristiglumis Plains GrassMTG Austrodanthonia setacea Bristly Wallaby-grassMTG Austrodanthonia caespitosa Common Wallaby-grassMTG Austrostipa scabra Rough Spear-grassLNG Austrostipa platychaeta Flat-awned Spear-grassMNG Austrostipa elegantissima Feather Spear-grass







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EVC 96: Ridged Plains Mallee – Murray Fans bioregion



Logs:5m/0.1 ha.

Weediness:LF Code Typical Weed Species Common Name Invasive ImpactMTG Critesion murinum Barley-grass high lowMTG Bromus diandrus Great Brome high highMNG Bromus rubens Red Brome high highMH Marrubium vulgare Horehound high highMNG Vulpia spp. Fescue high lowMS Lycium ferocissimum Boxthorn high high



Murray Fans bioregionEVC 97: Semi-arid Woodland

Description:Non-eucalypt woodland or open forest to 12 m tall, of low rainfall areas. Occurs in a range of somewhat elevated positions notsubject to flooding or inundation. The surface soils are typically light textured loamy sands or sandy loams.

Large trees:Species DBH(cm) #/haCasuarina spp. 40 cm 20/haAllocasuarina spp. 40 cmCallitris spp. 40 cmMyoporum platycarpum 35 cm

Tree Canopy Cover:% cover Character Species Common Name20% Casuarina pauper Belah

Allocasuarina luehmannii BulokeCallitris gracilis ssp. murrayensis Slender Cypress-pineMyoporum platycarpum Sugarwood

Understorey:Life form #Spp %Cover LF codeImmature Canopy Tree 5% ITMedium Shrub 5 15% MSSmall Shrub 5 20% SSLarge Herb* 2 5% LHMedium Herb* 7 5% MHSmall or Prostrate Herb* 2 5% SHMedium to Small Tufted Graminoid 2 10% MTGMedium to Tiny Non-tufted Graminoid 1 1% MNGBryophytes/Lichens na 10% BLSoil Crust na 20% S/C


LF Code Species typical of at least part of EVC range Common NameMS Alectryon oleifolius ssp. canescens Cattle BushMS Acacia oswaldii Umbrella WattleMS Hakea tephrosperma Hooked NeedlewoodMS Hakea leucoptera ssp. leucoptera Silver NeedlewoodSS Enchylaena tomentosa var. tomentosa Ruby SaltbushSS Sclerolaena diacantha Grey CopperburrSS Olearia pimeleoides Pimelea Daisy-bushSS Rhagodia spinescens Hedge SaltbushMH Einadia nutans ssp. nutans Nodding SaltbushMH Vittadinia dissecta s.l. Dissected New Holland DaisyMH Calandrinia eremaea Small PurslaneMH Crassula colorata Dense CrassulaSH Actinobole uliginosum Flannel CudweedMTG Austrodanthonia caespitosa Common Wallaby-grassMTG Austrostipa spp. Spear-grassMNG Austrostipa elegantissima Feather Spear-grass







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EVC 97: Semi-arid Woodland - Murray Fans bioregion



Logs:20m/0.1 ha.

Weediness:LF Code Typical Weed Species Common Name Invasive ImpactLH Brassica tournefortii Mediterranean Turnip high highLH Reichardia tingitana Reichardia high lowMH Silene spp. Catchfly high highSH Medicago minima Little Medic high highMTG Schismus barbatus Arabian Grass high highMTG Pentaschistis airoides ssp. airoides False Hair-grass high highMNG Bromus rubens Red Brome high highMNG Vulpia myuros Rat's-tail Fescue high highMNG Critesion murinum subsp. glaucum Blue Barley-grass high highSC Asparagus asparagoides Bridal Creeper high high



Murray Fans bioregionEVC 98: Semi-arid Chenopod Woodland

Description:Sparse, low non-eucalypt woodland to 12 m tall of the arid zone with a tall open chenopod shrub-dominated understorey to atreeless, tall chenopod shrubland to 3 m tall. This EVC may occur as either a woodland (typically with a very open structure buttree cover >10%) or a shrubland (tree cover <10%) with trees as an occasional emergent.

+ woodland only components (ignore when assessing shrubland areas and standardise final score as appropriate)

Large trees+:Species DBH(cm) #/haCasuarina pauper 40 cm 15/haAllocasuarina luehmannii 40 cmCallitris gracilis 40 cmMyoporum platycarpum 35 cm

Tree Canopy Cover+:

% cover Character Species Common Name15% Casuarina pauper Belah

Allocasuarina luehmannii BulokeMyoporum platycarpum SugarwoodCallitris gracilis ssp. murrayensis Slender Native Pine

Understorey:Life form #Spp %Cover LF codeImmature Canopy Tree+ 5% ITUnderstorey Tree or Large Shrub+ 3 10% TMedium Shrub 2 40% MS Small Shrub 4 15% SSProstrate Shrub 1 1% PS Large Herb* 2 5% LH Medium Herb* 6 15% MH Small or Prostrate Herb* 8 15% SH Large Non-tufted Graminoid 1 5% LNGMedium to Small Tufted Graminoid 2 5% MTGMedium to Tiny Non-tufted Graminoid 1 1% MNGBryophytes/Lichens na 10% BLSoil Crust na 30% S/C

* Largely seasonal life form

LF Code Species typical of at least part of EVC range Common NameT+ Alectryon oleifolius ssp. canescens CattlebushT+ Acacia melvillei MyallT+ Hakea leucoptera ssp. leucoptera Silver NeedlewoodMS Maireana pyramidata Shrubby BluebushMS Maireana sedifolia Pearl BluebushMS Atriplex nummularia Old Man SaltbushMS Nitraria billardierei Nitre-bushSS Sclerolaena obliquicuspis Limestone CopperburrSS Sclerolaena tricuspis Three-spined BassiaSS Sclerolaena divaricata Tangled BassiaSS Enchylaena tomentosa var. tomentosa Ruby SaltbushPS Sclerochlamys brachyptera Short-wing SaltbushLH Polycalymma stuartii Poached-egg DaisyMH Brachyscome lineariloba Hard-head DaisyMH Osteocarpum acropterum var. deminutum BabbagiaMH Zygophyllum crenatum Hard-head DaisyMH Zygophyllum ammophilum Sand Twin-leaf

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EVC 98: Semi-arid Chenopod Woodland - Murray Fans bioregion


Organic Litter:5% in shrubland15% in woodland.

Logs+:5m/0.1ha

Weediness:LF Code Typical Weed Species Common Name Invasive ImpactLH Sonchus oleraceus Common Sow-thistle high lowLH Brassica tournefortii Mediterranean Turnip high highLH Salvia verbenaca Wild Sage high highLH Sisymbrium erysimoides Smooth Mustard high highMH Reichardia tingitana False Sow-thistle low lowMH Limonium spp. Sea-lavender high highMH Silene apetala var. apetala Sand Catchfly high highMH Erodium cicutarium Common Heron's-bill high lowMH Carrichtera annua Ward’s Weed high highSH Medicago minima Little Medic high highMTG Schismus barbatus Arabian Grass high highMTG Critesion murinum ssp. glaucum Blue Barley-grass high highMNG Bromus rubens Red Brome high highMNG Vulpia spp. high high



Murray Fans bioregionEVC 101: Samphire Shrubland

Description:Low open shrub layer to 0.5 m of succulent chenopods on saline clay pans. Found in association with the various halite salinasthat have developed within evaporative basins or ‘boinkas’.

Life forms:Life form #Spp %Cover LF codeSmall Shrub 4 20% SSMedium Herb 7 5% MHSmall or Prostrate Herb 3 5% SHMedium to Small Tufted Graminoid 2 1% MTGMedium to Tiny Non-tufted Graminoid 2 1% MNGSoil Crust na 10% S/CTotal understorey projective foliage cover 30%

LF Code Species typical of at least part of EVC range Common NameSS Halosarcia pruinosa Bluish GlasswortSS Halosarcia halocnemoides ssp. halocnemoides Grey GlasswortSS Halosarcia pergranulata Blackseed GlasswortSS r Frankenia sessilis Small-leaf Sea-heathMH Senecio glossanthus Slender GroundselMH Hymenolobus procumbens Oval PurseMH Brachyscome lineariloba Hard-head DaisyMH r Brachyscome exilis Finger-leaved DaisySH Disphyma crassifolium ssp. clavellatum Rounded Noon-flowerSH Pogonolepis muelleriana Stiff Cup-flowerSH Crassula sieberiana Sieber CrassulaSH Millotia muelleri Common Bow-flowerMTG Triglochin calcitrapum s.l. Spurred ArrowgrassMNG Triglochin nanum Dwarf Arrowgrass


Weediness:LF Code Typical Weed Species Common Name Invasive ImpactLH Sonchus oleraceus Common Sow-thistle high lowLH Brassica tournefortii Mediterranean Turnip high highMH Reichardia tingitana Reichardia high lowMH Hypochoeris glabra Smooth Cat's-ear high lowMH Carrichtera annua Ward’s Weed high highMH Spergularia diandra Lesser Sand-spurrey high lowSH Medicago minima Little Medic high highSH Spergularia rubra s.l. Red Sand-spurrey high lowMTG Critesion murinum subsp. glaucum Blue Barley-grass high highMNG Bromus rubens Red Brome high highMNG Vulpia bromoides Rat’s-tail Fescue high highSNG Schismus barbata Arabian Grass high lowSNG Lamarckia aurea Golden-top high lowSNG Parapholis incurva Coast Barb-grass high highSNG Critesion murinum subsp. glaucum Blue Barley-grass high high







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EVC 101: Samphire Shrubland – Murray Fans bioregion



Murray Fans bioregionEVC 103: Riverine Chenopod Woodland (syn. Black Box Chenopod Woodland)

Description:Eucalypt woodland to 15 m tall with a diverse shrubby and grassy understorey occurring on most elevated riverine terraces. Confinedto heavy clay soils on higher level terraces within or on the margins of riverine floodplains (or former floodplains), naturally subject toonly extremely infrequent incidental shallow flooding from major events if at all flooded.

Large trees:Species DBH(cm) #/haEucalyptus largiflorens 40 cm 5/ha

Tree Canopy Cover:%cover Character Species Common Name10% Eucalyptus largiflorens Black Box

Acacia stenophylla River Coobah

Understorey:Life form #Spp %Cover LF codeImmature Canopy Tree 5% ITMedium Shrub 3 30% MSSmall Shrub 5 25% SSProstrate Shrub 1 1% PSMedium Herb 5 5% MHSmall or Prostrate Herb* 5 10% SHMedium to Small Tufted Graminoid 2 5% MTG


LF Code Species typical of at least part of EVC range Common NameMS Atriplex nummularia Old-man SaltbushMS Chenopodium nitrariaceum Nitre GoosefootMS Eremophila divaricata ssp. divaricata Spreading Emu-bushSS Sclerolaena tricuspis Streaked CopperburrSS Enchylaena tomentosa var. tomentosa Ruby SaltbushSS Atriplex lindleyi Flat-top SaltbushSS Rhagodia spinescens Hedge SaltbushPS Sclerochlamys brachyptera Short-wing SaltbushMH Einadia nutans ssp. nutans Nodding SaltbushMH Calocephalus sonderi Pale Beauty-headsMH Senecio glossanthus Slender GroundselMH Brachyscome lineariloba Hard-head DaisySH Disphyma crassifolium ssp. clavellatum Rounded Noon-flowerSH Maireana pentagona Hairy Bluebush



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EVC 103: Riverine Chenopod Woodland (syn. Black Box ChenopodWoodland) - Murray Fans bioregion

Weediness:LF Code Typical Weed Species Common Name Invasive ImpactT Olea europaea subsp. europaea Olive low highMS Lycium ferocissimum Boxthorn low highLH Sisymbrium erysimoides Smooth Mustard high highLH Critesion spp. Barley-grass high lowLH Gazania linearis Gazania high highLH Opuntia spp. Prickly Pear low highLH Sisymbrium irio London Mustard high highLH Psilocaulon granulicaule Noon-flower high highMH Limonium sinuatum Notch-leaf Sea-lavender high highMH Limonium lobatum Winged Sea-lavender high highMH Trifolium arvense var. arvense Hare's-foot Clover high lowMH Mesembryanthemum nodiflora Ice-plant high highMH Carrichtera annua Ward’s Weed high highMH Marrubium vulgare Horehound high highMH Carpobrotus aequilaterus Angled Pigface low highMH Silene apetala var. apetala Sand Catchfly high lowMH Medicago spp. Medic high lowMH Oxalis pes-caprae Soursob high highMH Silene gallica French Catchfly high lowMH Silene nocturna Mediterranean Catchfly high lowSH Mesembryanthemum crystallinum Common Ice-plant high highMTG Vulpia bromoides Squirrel-tail Fescue high highMTG Lolium rigidum Wimmera Rye-grass high lowMTG Asphodelus fistulosus Onion Weed high highMNG Bromus rubens Red Brome high highMNG Vulpia myuros Rat's-tail Fescue high lowMNG Bromus spp. Brome high highMNG Schismus barbatus Arabian Grass high lowSC Asparagus asparagoides Bridal Creeper high high



Murray Fans bioregionEVC 104: Lignum Swamp

Description:Typically treeless shrubland to 4 m, tall with robust (but sometimes patchy) growth of lignum. Widespread wetland vegetationtype in low rainfall areas on heavy soils, subject to infrequent inundation resulting from overbank flows from rivers or localrunoff.

Life forms:Life form #Spp %Cover LF codeMedium Shrub 1 20% MSLarge Herb* 4 5% LH Medium Herb* 8 25% MH Small or Prostrate Herb* 2 10% SH Large Non-tufted Graminoid 1 5% LNGMedium to Small Tufted Graminoid 2 5% MTGMedium to Tiny Non-tufted Graminoid* 2 5% MNG Scrambler or Climber 1 1% SCSoil crust* na 10% S/C


LF Code Species typical of at least part of EVC range Common NameMS Muehlenbeckia florulenta Tangled LignumMS Chenopodium nitrariaceum Nitre GoosefootSS Sclerolaena tricuspis Three-spined BassiaSS Sclerolaena muricata Five-spined BassiaLH Rumex spp. DockMH Marsilea drummondii Common NardooMH Goodenia spp. GoodeniaMH Ranunculus spp. ButtercupLNG Eragrostis australasica Cane GrassMNG Eragrostis infecunda Barren Cane grassMTG Juncus spp. RushMNG Eleocharis spp. Spike-sedgeSC Asperula gemella Twin-leaf Bedstraw



Weediness:LF Code Typical Weed Species Common Name Invasive ImpactSH Phyla canescens Lippia high high

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EVC 104: Lignum Swamp - Murray Fans bioregion



Murray Fans bioregionEVC 106: Grassy Riverine Forest

Description:Occurs on the floodplain of major rivers, in a slightly elevated position where floods are infrequent, on deposited silts andsands, forming fertile alluvial soils. River Red Gum forest to 25 m tall with a groundlayer dominated by graminoids. Occasionaltall shrubs present.


Tree Canopy Cover:%cover Character Species Common Name30% Eucalyptus camaldulensis River Red-gum

Understorey:Life form #Spp %Cover LF codeImmature Canopy Tree 5% ITUnderstorey Tree or Large Shrub 1 10% TLarge Herb 2 10% LHMedium Herb 3 10% MHMedium to Small Tufted Graminoid 3 25% MTGMedium to Tiny Non-tufted Graminoid 3 10% MNGBryophytes/Lichens na 10% BLTotal understorey projective foliage cover 75%

LF Code Species typical of at least part of EVC range Common NameT Acacia stenophylla EumongLH Wahlenbergia fluminalis River BluebellLH Senecio quadridentatus Cotton FireweedMH Goodenia fascicularis Silky GoodeniaMH Eclipta platyglossa Yellow Twin-headsMTG Setaria jubiflora Warrego Summer-grassMNG Eleocharis acuta Common Spike-sedge


Organic Litter:40 % cover

Logs:30 m/0.1 ha.

Weediness:LF Code Typical Weed Species Common Name Invasive ImpactLH Lactuca serriola Prickly Lettuce high lowLH Sonchus oleraceus Common Sow-thistle high lowLH Centaurea melitensis Malta Thistle high lowMH Hypochoeris glabra Smooth Cat's-ear high lowMH Trifolium arvense var. arvense Hare's-foot Clover high lowMH Reichardia tingitana False Sow-thistle high lowMH Phyla canescens Fog-fruit high highMTG Vulpia bromoides Squirrel-tail Fescue high lowMNG Bromus rubens Red Brome high low







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EVC 106: Grassy Riverine Forest - Murray Fans bioregion



Murray Fans bioregionEVC 107: Lake Bed Herbland

Description:Herbland or shrubland to 0.5 m tall dominated by species adapted to drying mud within lake beds. Some evade periods ofprolonged inundation as seed, others as dormant tuber-like rootstocks. Occupies drying deep-cracking mud of lakes onfloodplains. Floods are intermittent but water may be retained for several seasons leading to active growth at the ‘drying mudstage’.

Life forms:Life form #Spp %Cover LF codeMedium Shrub 2 5% MSSmall Shrub 2 5% SSMedium Herb* 3 25% MHSmall or Prostrate Herb* 3 20% SHMedium to Small Tufted Graminoid 2 5% MTG


LF Code Species typical of at least part of EVC range Common NameMS Malva australiana s.l. Southern HollyhockMS Solanum simile OondorooSS Glycyrrhiza acanthocarpa Southern LiquoriceSS Muehlenbeckia horrida ssp. horrida Spiny LignumMH Chenopodium pumilio Clammy GoosefootMH Chenopodium glaucum Glaucous GoosefootSH Glossostigma elatinoides Small Mud-matSH Glinus lotoides Hairy Carpet-weedSH Mukia micrantha Mallee Cucumber

Recruitment:Episodic/Flood. Desirable period between disturbances is 10 years.


Weediness:There are no consistent weeds in this EVC.







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EVC 107: Lake Bed Herbland – Murray Fans bioregion



Murray Fans bioregionEVC 125: Plains Grassy Wetland

Description:This EVC is usually treeless, but in some instances can include sparse Black Box Eucalyptus largiflorens or River Red GumEucalyptus camaldulensis. A sparse shrub component may also be present. The characteristic ground cover is dominated bygrasses and small sedges and herbs. The vegetation is typically species-rich on the outer verges but is usually species-poor inthe wetter central areas.

Life forms:Life form #Spp %Cover LF codeLarge Herb 5 5% LHMedium Herb 11 20% MHSmall or Prostrate Herb 6 10% SHLarge Tufted Graminoid 2 5% LTGMedium to Small Tufted Graminoid 7 20% MTGMedium to Tiny Non-tufted Graminoid 3 30% MNGBryophytes/Lichens na 10% BL

LF Code Species typical of at least part of EVC range Common NameLH Rumex dumosus Wiry DockLH Brachyscome basaltica var. gracilis Woodland Swamp-daisyLH Epilobium hirtigerum Hairy Willow-herbLH Eryngium ovinum Blue DevilMH Craspedia glauca spp. agg. Common Billy-buttonsMH Potamogeton tricarinatus s.l. Floating PondweedMH Marsilea drummondii Common NardooSH Lobelia concolor Poison PratiaSH Limosella australis Austral MudwortSH Myriocephalus rhizocephalus Woolly-headsSH Neopaxia australasica White PurslaneLTG Amphibromus nervosus Common Swamp Wallaby-grassLTG Juncus flavidus Gold RushMTG Austrodanthonia duttoniana Brown-back Wallaby-grassMTG Juncus holoschoenus Joint-leaf RushMTG Carex inversa Knob SedgeMTG Amphibromus macrorhinus Long-nosed Swamp Wallaby-grassMNG Eleocharis acuta Common Spike-sedgeMNG Eragrostis infecunda Southern Cane-grass

Recruitment: Episodic/Flood. Desirable period between disturbances is 5 years.


Logs:5 m/0.1 ha.(where trees are overhanging the wetland)







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EVC 125: Plains Grassy Wetland – Murray Fans bioregion

Weediness:LF Code Typical Weed Species Common Name Invasive ImpactLH Cirsium vulgare Spear Thistle high highMH Hypochoeris radicata Cat's Ear high lowLNG Avena fatua Wild Oat high lowMTG Vulpia bromoides Squirrel-tail Fescue high lowMTG Critesion hystrix Mediterranean Barley-grass high lowMTG Briza minor Lesser Quaking-grass high low



Murray Fans bioregionEVC 132: Plains Grassland

Description:Treeless vegetation dominated by largely grass and herb life forms. Shrubs and trees may be also occasionally present.

Life forms:Life form #Spp %Cover LF codeSmall Shrub 2 5% SS Large Herb 3 5% LH Medium Herb* 10 20% MH Small or Prostrate Herb* 3 5% SH Large Tufted Graminoid 1 5% LTGLarge Non-tufted Graminoid 1 5% LNGMedium to Small Tufted Graminoid 10 30% MTGMedium to Tiny Non-tufted Graminoid* 2 5% MNGBryophytes/Lichens na 10% BLSoil Crust na 20% S/C


LF Code Species typical of at least part of EVC range Common NameMS Acacia oswaldii Umbrella WattleSS Sclerolaena napiformis Turnip CopperburrSS Sclerolaena diacantha Grey CopperburrSS Maireana decalvans Black Cotton-bushSS Pimelea curviflora s.s. Curved Rice-flowerLH Ptilotus exaltatus Mulla MullaLH Eryngium ovinum Blue DevilLH Calocephalus citreus Lemon Beauty-headsMH Calotis scabiosifolia Rough Burr-daisyMH Goodenia pinnatifida Cut-leaf GoodeniaMH Sida corrugata Variable SidaMH Ptilotus macrocephalus Feather HeadsSH Maireana pentagona Hairy BluebushSH Chamaesyce drummondii Flat SpurgeSH Pogonolepis muelleriana Stiff Cup-flowerLTG Austrostipa blackii Crested Spear-grassLTG Austrostipa gibbosa Spurred Spear-grassLTG Austrostipa aristiglumis Plump Spear-grassMTG Austrostipa scabra Rough Spear-grassMTG Austrostipa nodosa Knotty Spear-grassMTG Whalleya proluta Rigid PanicMTG Austrodanthonia duttoniana Brown-back Wallaby-grassSC Convolvulus erubescens spp. agg. Pink Bindweed

Recruitment:Episodic/Fire or Grazing. Desirable period between disturbances is 5 years.








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EVC 132: Plains Grassland – Murray Fans bioregion

Weediness:LF Code Typical Weed Species Common Name Invasive ImpactMS Lycium ferocissimum Boxthorn high highLH Helminthotheca echioides Ox-tongue high lowLH Lepidium africanum Common Peppercress high lowLH Salvia verbenaca Wild Sage high highLH Echium plantagineum Patterson’s Curse high highLH Sisymbrium irio London Rocket high highLH Marrubium vulgare Horehound high highLNG Avena fatua Wild Oat high highMH Limonium sinuatum Wild Oat high highMH Arctotheca calendula Cape Weed high highMH Hypochoeris glabra Smooth Cat's-ear high lowMH Hypochoeris radicata Cat's Ear high lowMH Oxalis pes-caprae Soursob high highMH Plantago coronopus Buck's-horn Plantain high highMH Spergularia rubra s.l. Red Sand-spurrey high lowMH Trifolium angustifolium var. angustifolium Narrow-leaf Clover high highMH Trifolium arvense var. arvense Hare's-foot Clover high highMH Trifolium campestre var. campestre Hop Clover high highMH Trifolium striatum Knotted Clover high lowMH Trifolium subterraneum Subterranean Clover high lowMH Hedypnois cretica Cretan Hedypnois high highMNG Aira cupaniana Quicksilver Grass high lowMNG Avena barbata Bearded Oat high highMNG Brachypodium distachyon False Brome high highMNG Juncus capitatus Capitate Rush high highMNG Vulpia muralis Wall Fescue high highMNG Vulpia myuros Rat's-tail Fescue high highMTG Bromus diandrus Great Brome high highMTG Critesion hystrix Mediterranean Barley-grass high highMTG Critesion murinum Barley-grass high highMTG Lolium rigidum Wimmera Rye-grass high highMTG Pentaschistis airoides ssp. airoides False Hair-grass high lowMTG Poa bulbosa Bulbous Meadow-grass high highMTG Romulea minutiflora Small-flower Onion-grass high highMTG Romulea rosea Onion Grass high highMTG Vulpia bromoides Squirrel-tail Fescue high highSH Medicago minima Little Medic high highSH Medicago polymorpha Burr Medic high highSH Trifolium glomeratum Cluster Clover high low



Murray Fans bioregionEVC 158: Chenopod Mallee

Description:Open to very open mallee woodland to 12 m tall (almost invariably dominated by Eucalyptus gracilis) supported by thinWoorinen deposits typically overlying gypsiferous and sodic clays. In undisturbed remnants this EVC is characterised by thedominance of saltbushes and semi-succulent understorey shrubs.


Tree Canopy Cover:% cover Character Species Common Name20% Eucalyptus gracilis Yorrell

Eucalyptus oleosa ssp. oleosa Oil Mallee Eucalyptus dumosa Dumosa Mallee

Understorey:Life form #Spp %Cover LF codeMedium Shrub 1 5% MSSmall Shrub 9 45% SSMedium Herb 3 5% MHSmall or Prostrate Herb 2 10% SHBryophytes/Lichens na 10% BLSoil Crust na 15% S/CTotal understorey projective foliage cover 65%

LF Code Species typical of at least part of EVC range Common NameMS Maireana pyramidata Black BluebushSS Atriplex lindleyi BaldooSS Atriplex vesicaria ssp. variabilis Bladder Salt-bushSS Zygophyllum aurantiacum ssp. aurantiacum Shrubby Twin-leafSS Nitraria billardierei Nitre-bushMH Eriochiton sclerolaenoides Woolly-fruit BluebushMH Zygophyllum apiculatum Pointed Twin-leafMH Zygophyllum crenatum Notched Twin-leafSH Calandrinia eremaea Small PurslaneSH Disphyma crassifolium ssp. clavellatum Rounded Noon-flower

Recruitment:Continuous (excluding overstorey)









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EVC 158: Chenopod Mallee – Murray Fans bioregion

Weediness:LF Code Typical Weed Species Common Name Invasive ImpactLH Opuntia spp. Prickly Pear low highLH Psilocaulon granulicaule Noon-flower high highLH Gazania linearis Gazania high highLH Salvia verbenaca var. vernalis Wild Sage high highLH Critesion murinum subsp. leporinum Wall Barley-grass high lowLH Sisymbrium erysimoides Smooth Mustard high highMH Carpobrotus aequilaterus Angled Pigface low highMH Brassica tournefortii Mediterranean Turnip high highMH Mesembryanthemum nodiflora Ice-plant high highMH Carrichtera annua Ward’s Weed high highMH Marrubium vulgare Horehound high highSH Mesembryanthemum crystallinum Common Ice-plant high highMTG Lolium rigidum Wimmera Rye-grass high lowMNG Schismus barbatus Arabian Grass high highMNG Bromus spp. Brome high highSC Asparagus asparagoides Bridal Creeper high high



Murray Fans bioregionEVC 175: Grassy Woodland

Description:A variable open eucalypt woodland to 15 m tall. Understorey includes a diverse ground layer of grasses and herbs. The shrubcomponent is usually sparse. It occurs on sites with moderate fertility on gentle slopes on a range of geologies.


Tree Canopy Cover:%cover Character Species Common Name15% Eucalyptus microcarpa Grey Box

Eucalyptus melliodora Yellow Box

Understorey:Life form #Spp %Cover LF codeImmature Canopy Tree 5% ITUnderstorey Tree or Large Shrub 1 5% TMedium Shrub 3 10% MSSmall Shrub 4 5% SSLarge Herb 3 5% LHMedium Herb 12 20% MHLarge Tufted Graminoid 1 5% LTGLarge Non-tufted Graminoid 1 5% LNGMedium to Small Tufted Graminoid 19 40% MTGMedium to Tiny Non-tufted Graminoid 4 5% MNGBryophytes/Lichens na 10% BLSoil Crust na 10% S/C

LF Code Species typical of at least part of EVC range Common NameMS Acacia pycnantha Golden WattleMS Bursaria spinosa ssp. spinosa Sweet BursariaMS Acacia acinacea s.l. Gold-dust WattleSS r Templetonia stenophylla Leafy TempletoniaSS Pimelea curviflora s.l. Curved Rice-flowerSS Eutaxia microphylla Common EutaxiaLH Wahlenbergia stricta Tall BluebellMH Asperula conferta Common WoodruffMH Einadia nutans ssp. nutans Nodding SaltbushMH Gonocarpus tetragynus Common RaspwortLTG Austrostipa mollis Supple Spear-grassMTG Dianella revoluta s.l. Black-anther Flax-lilyMTG Themeda triandra Kangaroo GrassMTG Bothriochloa macra Red-leg GrassMTG Poa sieberiana Grey Tussock-grassMNG Austrostipa elegantissima Feather Spear-grassSC Convolvulus erubescens spp. agg. Pink Bindweed







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EVC 175: Grassy Woodland – Murray Fans bioregion



Logs:15 m/0.1 ha.

Weediness:LF Code Typical Weed Species Common Name Invasive ImpactLH Sonchus oleraceus Common Sow-thistle high lowLH Plantago lanceolata Ribwort high lowLH Salvia verbenaca Wild Sage high highLH Carduus tenuiflorus Winged Thistle high highMH Petrorhagia velutina Velvety Pink high lowMH Trifolium angustifolium var. angustifolium Narrow-leaf Clover high lowMH Hypochoeris radicata Cat's Ear high lowMH Parentucellia latifolia Red Bartsia high lowMH Spergularia rubra s.l. Red Sand-spurrey high lowMH Trifolium campestre var. campestre Hop Clover high lowMH Anagallis arvensis Pimpernel high lowLNG Avena fatua Wild Oat high lowMTG Romulea minutiflora Small-flower Onion-grass high lowMTG Bromus hordeaceus ssp. hordeaceus Soft Brome high lowMTG Lolium loliaceum Stiff Rye-grass high lowMTG Lolium perenne Perennial Rye-grass high lowMTG Ehrharta longiflora Annual Veldt-grass high lowMTG Briza maxima Large Quaking-grass high lowMNG Dactylis glomerata Cocksfoot high highMNG Vulpia muralis Wall Fescue high lowMNG Vulpia myuros Rat's-tail Fescue high lowMNG Bromus rubens Red Brome high lowMNG Aira elegantissima Delicate Hair-grass high lowMNG Aira cupaniana Quicksilver Grass high low



Murray Fans bioregionEVC 264: Sand Ridge Woodland

Description:Open pine-box woodland to 15 m tall with a small or medium shrub layer of variable density and including a range of annualherbs, grasses and geophytes, in the dense ground layer. Occupies distinctive sandy rises (or sand mounts) adjacent to majorrivers and wetlands. Very sandy, deep, free draining, moderately fertile soil, developed on sand blown up by wind action froma prior stream bed.

Large trees:Species DBH(cm) #/haEucalyptus spp. 70 cm 15 / haCallitris glaucophylla 40 cmAllocasuarina luehmannii 40 cm

Tree Canopy Cover:%cover Character Species Common Name15% Eucalyptus melliodora Yellow Box

Callitris glaucophylla White Cypress-pineAllocasuarina luehmannii Buloke

Understorey:Life form #Spp %Cover LF codeImmature Canopy Tree 5% ITMedium Shrub 4 20% MSSmall Shrub 3 10% SSProstrate Shrub 2 5% PSLarge Herb 2 5% LHMedium Herb 10 15% MHSmall or Prostrate Herb 5 5% SHLarge Tufted Graminoid 3 10% LTGMedium to Small Tufted Graminoid 8 15% MTGGround Fern 1 5% GFScrambler or Climber 1 5% SCBryophytes/Lichens na 10% BLSoil Crust na 10% S/C

LF Code Species typical of at least part of EVC range Common NameMS Dodonaea viscosa Sticky Hop-bushMS Banksia marginata Silver BanksiaSS Pultenaea tenuifolia Slender Bush-peaSS Hibbertia riparia Erect Guinea-flowerPS Kennedia prostrata Running PostmanLH Senecio quadridentatus Cottony FireweedLH Senecio tenuiflorus Narrow-leaf GroundselMH Wahlenbergia gracilis s.l. Sprawling BluebellMH Wahlenbergia luteola Tufted BluebellMH Gonocarpus tetragynus Common RaspwortSH Crassula sieberiana Sieber CrassulaSH Millotia tenuifolia var. tenuifolia Soft MillotiaSH Euchiton sphaericus Annual CudweedSH Stuartina muelleri Spoon CudweedLTG Austrostipa mollis Supple Spear-grassLTG Dichelachne crinita Long-hair Plume-grassMTG Poa sieberiana Grey Tussock-grassMTG Elymus scaber var. scaber Common Wheat-grassMTG Dianella revoluta s.l. Black-anther Flax-lilyGF Pteridium esculentum Austral BrackenSC Cassytha pubescens s.s. Downy Dodder-laurel







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EVC 264: Sand Ridge Woodland – Murray Fans bioregion



Logs:15 m/0.1 ha.

Weediness:LF Code Typical Weed Species Common Name Invasive ImpactMS Chrysanthemoides monilifera Boneseed high highMH Hypochoeris glabra Smooth Cat's-ear high lowMH Hypochoeris radicata Cat's Ear high lowMTG Bromus diandrus Great Brome high lowMNG Vulpia bromoides Rat’s-tail Fescue high lowMNG Vulpia muralis Wall Fescue high lowMNG Vulpia myuros f. myuros Rat's-tail Fescue high lowMNG Aira elegantissima Delicate Hair-grass high lowMNG Aira caryophyllea Silvery Hair-grass high lowMNG Ehrharta calycina Perennial Veldt-grass high high



Murray Fans bioregionEVC 292: Red Gum Swamp

Description:Open woodland to 15 m tall with a diverse understorey dominated by sedgy or grassy-herbaceous aquatics and species tolerantof intermittent to seasonal inundation. Occurs on alluvial plains in the seasonally wet depressions of shallow drainage lines orprior stream meanders, typically associated with heavy paludal soils, sometimes with gilgai development. The annual rainfallacross its distribution is generally below 700 mm, and the period of inundation may range from 2 to 6 months.



Understorey:Life form #Spp %Cover LF codeImmature Canopy Tree 5% ITUnderstorey Tree or Large Shrub 1 10% T Medium Herb 1 15% MH Large Tufted Graminoid 2 5% LTGMedium to Small Tufted Graminoid 2 10% MTGMedium to Tiny Non-tufted Graminoid 2 40% MNGBryophytes/Lichens na 10% BLTotal understorey projective foliage cover 90%

LF Code Species typical of at least part of EVC range Common NameMH Potamogeton tricarinatus s.l. Floating PondweedMH Gratiola peruviana Austral BrooklimeSH Lobelia pratioides Poison LobeliaLTG Juncus flavidus Gold RushLTG Carex tereticaulis Hollow SedgeMTG Triglochin procerum s.l. Water RibbonsMTG Whalleya proluta Rigid PanicMTG Lachnagrostis filiformis var. filiformis Common Blown-grassMNG Eleocharis acuta Common Spike-sedgeMNG Eragrostis infecunda Southern Cane-grass



Logs:15 m/0.1 ha.

Weediness:LF Code Typical Weed Species Common Name Invasive ImpactSH Callitriche hamulata Thread Water-starwort high low

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Murray Fans bioregionEVC 295: Riverine Grassy Woodland

Description:Occurs on the floodplain of major rivers, in a slightly elevated position where floods are rare, on deposited silts and sands,forming fertile alluvial soils. River Red Gum woodland to 20 m tall with a groundlayer dominated by graminoids and sometimeslightly shrubby or with chenopod shrubs.



Eucalyptus largiflorens Black Box

Understorey:Life form #Spp %Cover LF codeImmature Canopy Tree 5% ITSmall Shrub 4 10% SS Large Herb 4 10 LHMedium Herb 2 10% MH Small or Prostrate Herb 5 10% SH Large Tufted Graminoid 1 1% LTGMedium to Small Tufted Graminoid 5 20% MTGMedium to Tiny Non-tufted Graminoid 2 5% MNGBryophytes/Lichens na 10% BLTotal understorey projective foliage cover 75%

LF Code Species typical of at least part of EVC range Common NameSS Sclerolaena muricata var. villosa Grey Roly-polySS Enchylaena tomentosa var. tomentosa Ruby SaltbushSS Maireana decalvans Black Cotton-bushSS Chenopodium curvispicatum Cottony SaltbushLH Wahlenbergia fuminalis River BluebellLH Rumex brownii Slender DockLH Senecio quadridentatus Cotton FireweedMH Einadia nutans ssp. nutans Nodding SaltbushMH Atriplex semibaccata Berry SaltbushMH Atriplex eardleyae Small SaltbushMH Sida corrugata Variable SidaMTG Austrodanthonia setacea Bristly Wallaby-grassMTG Austrostipa scabra Rough Spear-grassMTG Carex inversa Knob SedgeMTG Juncus subsecundus Finger Rush



Logs:20 m/0.1 ha.







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EVC 295: Riverine Grassy Woodland – Murray Fans bioregion

Weediness:LF Code Typical Weed Species Common Name Invasive ImpactMTG Bromus hordaceus ssp. hordaceus Soft Brome high highMTG Critesion murinum ssp. leporinum Wall Barley-grass high highMNG Bromus rubens Red Brome high high



Murray Fans bioregionEVC 641: Riparian Woodland

Description:Occurs beside permanent streams, typically on narrow alluvial deposits. Woodland to 15 m tall generally dominated byEucalyptus camaldulensis over a tussock grass-dominated understorey. Tall shrubs may be present and amphibious herbs mayoccur in occasional ponds and beside creeks. While flooding may be common, sites are rarely inundated for lengthy periods.



Understorey:Life form #Spp %Cover LF codeImmature Canopy Tree 5% ITUnderstorey Tree or Large Shrub 2 10% T Medium Shrub 2 10% MS Large Herb 4 10% LH Medium Herb 5 10% MH Small or Prostrate Herb 1 1% SH Large Tufted Graminoid 3 10% LTGMedium to Small Tufted Graminoid 4 30% MTGMedium to Tiny Non-tufted Graminoid 2 5% MNGScrambler or Climber 1 5% SC Bryophytes/Lichens na 10% BL

LF Code Species typical of at least part of EVC range Common NameT Acacia dealbata Silver WattleMS Exocarpos strictus Pale-fruit BallartLH Wahlenbergia gracilis s.s. Sprawling BluebellLH Myriophyllum crispatum Upright Water-milfoilLH Senecio quadridentatus Cotton FireweedLH Wahlenbergia fluminalis River BluebellMH Rumex brownii Slender DockMH Oxalis perennans Grassland Wood-sorrelMH Mentha australis River MintMH Acaena novae-zelandiae Bidgee-widgeeSH Dichondra repens Kidney-weedLTG Cyperus gunnii ssp. gunnii Flecked Flat-sedgeLTG Carex appressa Tall SedgeLTG Deyeuxia quadriseta Reed Bent-grassLTG Carex tereticaulis Hollow SedgeMTG Lachnagrostis filiformis var. filiformis Common Blown-grassMTG Juncus amabilis Hollow RushMTG Poa labillardierei Common Tussock-grassMTG Dichelachne crinita Long-hair Plume-grassMNG Eleocharis acuta Common Spike-sedgeMNG Cynodon dactylon CouchSC Calystegia sepium Large Bindweed







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EVC 641: Riparian Woodland – Murray Fans bioregion



Logs:20m / 0.1 ha

Weediness:LF Code Typical Weed Species Common Name Invasive ImpactMS Rosa rubiginosa Sweet Briar high highLH Sonchus oleraceus Common Sow-thistle high lowLH Cirsium vulgare Spear Thistle high highLH Plantago lanceolata Ribwort high lowLH Helminthotheca echioides Ox-tongue high lowLH Rumex crispus Curled Dock high lowLH Aster subulatus Aster-weed high lowLH Rorippa palustris Marsh Yellow-cress high highMH Leontodon taraxacoides ssp. taraxacoides Hairy Hawkbit high lowMH Hypochoeris radicata Cat's Ear high lowLTG Phalaris aquatica Toowoomba Canary-grass high highLNG Holcus lanatus Yorkshire Fog high highMTG Bromus hordeaceus ssp. hordeaceus Soft Brome high lowMTG Anthoxanthum odoratum Sweet Vernal-grass high highMNG Paspalum distichum Water Couch high highMNG Paspalum distichum Water Couch high highSC Galium aparine Cleavers high low



Murray Fans bioregionEVC 652: Lunette Woodland

Description:An open, eucalypt woodland to 15 m tall with a grassy and herb-rich understorey. Occurs on generally fertile, relatively well-drained, clay-loam soils on source-bordering lunettes.


Tree Canopy Cover:%cover Character Species Common Name10% Eucalyptus camaldulensis River Red Gum

Eucalyptus melliodora Yellow Box

Understorey:Life form #Spp %Cover LF codeImmature Canopy Tree 5% ITUnderstorey Tree or Large Shrub 1 5% T Medium Shrub 3 10% MS Small Shrub 1 1% SS Large Herb 3 5% LH Medium Herb 8 15% MH Small or Prostrate Herb 2 5% SH Large Tufted Graminoid 2 5% LTGMedium to Small Tufted Graminoid 12 45% MTGMedium to Tiny Non-tufted Graminoid 2 5% MNGBryophytes/Lichens na 10% BLSoil Crust na 10% S/C

LF Code Species typical of at least part of EVC range Common NameT Acacia implexa LightwoodMS Acacia pycnantha Golden WattleMS Acacia paradoxa Hedge WattleSS Pimelea humilis Common Rice-flowerLH Wahlenbergia spp. BluebellMH Sida corrugata Variable SidaMH Oxalis perennans Grassland Wood-sorrelMH Acaena echinata Sheep's BurrMH Convolvulus erubescens spp. agg. Pink BindweedSH Dichondra repens Kidney-weedLTG Austrostipa aristiglumis Plump Spear-grassMTG Lomandra multiflora ssp. multiflora Many-flowered Mat-rushMTG Themeda triandra Kangaroo GrassMTG Austrodanthonia setacea Bristly Wallaby-grassMTG Austrodanthonia racemosa var. racemosa Stiped Wallaby-grassMNG Microlaena stipoides var. stipoides Weeping Grass







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EVC 652: Lunette Woodland – Murray Fans bioregion



Logs:10 m/0.1 ha.

Weediness:LF Code Typical Weed Species Common Name Invasive ImpactMS Lycium ferocissimum African Box-thorn low highLH Cirsium vulgare Spear Thistle high highLH Sonchus oleraceus Common Sow-thistle high lowLH Plantago lanceolata Ribwort high lowMH Hypochoeris radicata Cat's Ear high lowLNG Holcus lanatus Yorkshire Fog high highMTG Vulpia bromoides Squirrel-tail Fescue high lowMTG Romulea rosea Onion Grass high lowMTG Briza minor Lesser Quaking-grass high lowMTG Briza maxima Large Quaking-grass high low



Murray Fans bioregion EVC 803: Plains Woodland

Description: Grassy or sedgy woodland to 15 m tall (typically dominated by Eucalyptus largiflorens in the north-western part of its range) with large inter-tussock spaces potentially supporting a range of annual or geophytic herbs adapted to low summer rainfall, with low overall biomass. Mostly occurs on terrain of low relief in areas receiving <600 mm rainfall per annum. Fertile, sometimes seasonally waterlogged, mostly silty, loamy or clay topsoils, with heavy subsoils, derived largely from recent (ie Quaternary) fluvial or alluvial deposits. Large trees: Species DBH(cm) #/ha Eucalyptus spp. 60cm 15/ha Allocasuarina luehmannii 40cm Tree Canopy Cover: %cover Character Species Common Name 15% Eucalyptus largiflorens Black Box Allocasuarina luehmannii Buloke Eucalyptus microcarpa Grey Box Eucalyptus porosa Black Mallee-box Understorey: Life form #Spp %Cover LF code Immature Canopy Tree 5% IT Medium Shrub 3 10% MS Small shrub 1 5% SS Prostrate shrub 2 10% PS Large Herb 2 1% LH Medium Herb 9 10% MH Small or Prostrate Herb 5 10% SH Large tufted graminoid 1 1% LTG Medium to Small Tufted Graminoid 6 20% MTG Medium to Tiny Non-tufted Graminoid 2 1% MNG Scrambler or Climber 1 1% SC Bryophytes/Lichens na 10% BL Soil Crust na 10% S/C Total understorey projective foliage cover 80% LF Code Species typical of at least part of EVC range Common Name MS Pittosporum angustifolium Weeping Pittosporum MS Acacia pycnantha Golden Wattle MS Acacia acinacea s.l. Gold-dust Wattle SS Eutaxia microphylla var. microphylla Common Eutaxia SS Enchylaena tomentosa var. tomentosa Ruby Saltbush SS Sclerolaena diacantha Grey Copperburr LH Senecio quadridentatus Cotton Fireweed MH Einadia nutans ssp. nutans Nodding Saltbush MH Calocephalus citreus Lemon Beauty-heads MH Plantago gaudichaudii Narrow Plantain MH Sida corrugata Variable Sida SH Crassula sieberiana Sieber Crassula SH Actinobole uliginosum Flannel Cudweed SH Oxalis perennans Grassland Wood-sorrel SH Calotis hispidula Hairy Burr-daisy LTG Austrostipa aristiglumis Plump Spear-grass MTG Austrodanthonia caespitosa Common Wallaby-grass MTG Dianella revoluta s.l. Common Wallaby-grass

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EVC 803: Plains Woodland - Murray Fans bioregion

Recruitment: Continuous Organic Litter: 10 % cover Logs: 10m/0.1 ha. Weediness: LF Code Typical Weed Species Common Name Invasive Impact MS Lycium ferocissimum Boxthorn high high LH Brassica tournefortii Mediterranean Turnip high high LH Sonchus oleraceus Common Sow-thistle high low LH Opuntia spp Prickly Pear high high MH Gazania linearis Gazania high high MH Spergularia rubra s.l. Red Sand-spurrey high low MH Silene apetala var. apetala Sand Catchfly high low MH Silene longicaulis Portuguese Catchfly high low SH Medicago minima Little Medic high low MTG Schismus barbatus Arabian Grass high low MTG Poa bulbosa Bulbous Meadow-grass high high MTG Pentaschistis airoides subsp. airoides False Hair-grass high high MTG Romulea rosea Onion Grass high high MNG Bromus rubens Red Brome high high MNG Vulpia myuros Rat's-tail Fescue high low MNG Bromus spp. Brome high high SC Asparagus asparagoides Bridal Creeper high high



Murray Fans bioregionEVC 809: Floodplain Grassy Wetland

Description:Wetland dominated by floating aquatic grasses (which persist to some extent as turf during drier periods), occurring in the mostflood-prone riverine areas. Typically treeless, but sometimes with thickets of saplings or scattered more mature specimens ofEucalyptus camaldulensis. Occupies temporary shallow lakes in the most flood-prone riverine areas, also occurs as a narrowintermediate band around some floodway ponds.

Life forms:Life form #Spp %Cover LF codeMedium Herb 5 10% MH Small or Prostrate Herb 3 5% SH Large Tufted Graminoid 1 5% LTGMedium to Small Tufted Graminoid 3 5% MTGMedium to Tiny Non-tufted Graminoid 4 60% MNG

LF Code Species typical of at least part of EVC range Common NameMH Myriophyllum crispatum Upright MilfoilMH Ludwigia peploides ssp. montevidensis Clove-stripMH Nymphoides crenata Wavy MarshwortMH Centipeda cunninghamii Common SneezeweedSH Azolla filiculoides Pacific AzollaSH Persicaria prostrata Creeping KnotweedLTG Juncus ingens Giant RushMTG Lachnagrostis filiformis Common Blown GrassMTG Sporobolus mitchellii Brown-back Wallaby-grassMNG Pseudoraphis spinescens Spiny Mud-grassMNG Amphibromus fluitans River Swamp Wallaby-grassMNG Eleocharis acuta Common Spike-sedgeMNG Cynodon dactylon var. pulchellus Native Couch











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EVC 809: Floodplain Grassy Wetland - Murray Fans bioregion



Murray Fans bioregionEVC 810: Floodway Pond Herbland

Description:Low herbland to < 0.3 m tall with occasional emergent life forms, usually with a high content of ephemeral species. Floors ofponds associated with floodway systems. Typically heavy deeply cracking clay soils. Characteristically smaller wetlands with amore regular flooding and drying cycle in comparison to sites supporting Lake Bed Herbland.

Life forms:Life form #Spp %Cover LF codeLarge Herb 1 1% LHMedium Herb 5 20% MHSmall or Prostrate Herb* 4 15% SHMedium to Small Tufted Graminoid 2 10% MTGMedium to Tiny Non-tufted Graminoid 3 20% MNG


LF Code Species typical of at least part of EVC range Common NameMH Persicaria prostrata Creeping KnotweedMH Centipeda cunninghamii Common SneezeweedMH Alternanthera denticulata s.l. Lesser JoyweedSH Polygonum plebeium Small KnotweedSH Dysphania glomulifera ssp. glomulifera Globular PigweedSH Lemna disperma Common DuckweedMTG Lachnagrostis filiformis Common Blown-grassMNG Pseudoraphis spinescens Spiny Mud GrassMNG Carex gaudichaudiana Fen SedgeMNG Eleocharis acuta Common Spike-sedge




Weediness:LF Code Typical Weed Species Common Name Invasive ImpactMH Callitriche stagnalis Water Starwort high high







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EVC 810: Floodway Pond Herbland - Murray Fans bioregion



Murray Fans bioregionEVC 813: Intermittent Swampy Woodland

Description:Eucalypt woodland to 15 m tall with a variously shrubby and rhizomatous sedgy - turf grass understorey, at best developmentdominated by flood stimulated species in association with flora tolerant of inundation. Flooding is unreliable but extensive whenit happens. Occupies low elevation areas on river terraces (mostly at the rear of point-bar deposits or adjacent to majorfloodways) and lacustrine verges (where sometimes localised to narrow transitional bands). Soils often have a shallow sandlayer over heavy and frequently slightly brackish soils.

Large trees:Species DBH(cm) #/haEucalyptus camaldulensis 70 cm 15 / haEucalyptus largiflorens 50 cm



Understorey:Life form #Spp %Cover LF codeImmature Canopy Tree 5% ITUnderstorey Tree or Large Shrub 1 5% TMedium Shrub 1 5% MSSmall Shrub 1 5% SSLarge Herb 2 5% LHMedium Herb 5 10% MHSmall or Prostrate Herb 1 5% SHMedium to Small Tufted Graminoid 3 30% MTGMedium to Tiny Non-tufted Graminoid 2 10% MNGTotal understorey projective foliage cover 70%

LF Code Species typical of at least part of EVC range Common NameT Acacia stenophylla River CoobahMS Muehlenbeckia florulenta Tangled LignumSS Cressa cretica RosinweedLH Stemodia florulenta Blue RodLH Wahlenbergia fluminalis River BluebellMH Haloragis aspera Rough RaspwortMH Centipeda cunninghamii Common SneezeweedMH Calocephalus sonderi Pale Beauty-headsSH Epaltes australis Spreading Nut-headsMTG Sporobolus mitchellii Rat-tail CouchMTG Cyperus gymnocaulos Spring Flat-sedgeMTG Lachnagrostis filiformis Common Blown-grassMNG Cynodon dactylon var. pulchellus Native Couch



Logs:20 m/0.1 ha.








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EVC 813: Intermittent Swampy Woodland - Murray Fans bioregion



Murray Fans bioregionEVC 814: Riverine Swamp Forest

Description:Open eucalypt forest to 25 m tall with understorey dominated by obligate wetland species (or opportunistic annuals duringsustained dry periods) and can range from closed sedgeland or herbland to grassy-herbaceous or extremely sparse and withcover primarily leaf-litter, black water or exposed alluvium. Occupies low-lying areas subject to reasonably regular flooding,typically flood-prone lower river terraces and low-lying areas adjacent to floodways through or within riverine forest.



Understorey:Life form #Spp %Cover LF codeImmature Canopy Tree 5% ITLarge Herb 2 5% LHMedium Herb 6 15% MHLarge Non-tufted Graminoid 1 5% LNGMedium to Small Tufted Graminoid 1 5% MTGMedium to Tiny Non-tufted Graminoid 2 30% MNGTotal understorey projective foliage cover 65%

LF Code Species typical of at least part of EVC range Common NameLH Wahlenbergia fluminalis River BluebellLH Senecio quadridentatus Cotton FireweedMH Alternanthera denticulata s.l. Lesser JoyweedMH Ranunculus inundatus River ButtercupMH Ranunculus pumilio var. pumilio Fan-leaf ButtercupMH Centipeda cunninghamii Common SneezeweedLNG Phragmites australis Common ReedMTG Lachnagrostis filiformis Common Blown GrassMNG Eleocharis acuta Common Spike-sedgeMNG Cynodon dactylon var. pulchellus Native Couch



Logs:20 m/0.1 ha.

Weediness:LF Code Typical Weed Species Common Name Invasive ImpactMH Phyla canescens Fog-fruit high high







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EVC 814: Riverine Swamp Forest - Murray Fans bioregion



Murray Fans bioregionEVC 815: Riverine Swampy Woodland

Description:Eucalypt woodland to 15 m tall above a grassy to sedgy – herbaceous ground layer, with species indicative of periodic water-logging. Occupies areas subject to shallow inundation only from higher-level flooding on riverine flood plain. Soils are typicallyheavy, cracking mottled grey-brown clays/clay-loams and water-retentive, often with a gilgai profile which can be wet duringwinter.

Large trees:Species DBH(cm) #/haEucalyptus camaldulensis 70 cm 15 / haEucalyptus largiflorens 50 cm



Understorey:Life form #Spp %Cover LF codeImmature Canopy Tree 5% ITLarge Herb 2 5% LHMedium Herb 3 10% MHSmall or Prostrate Herb 1 5% SHLarge Tufted Graminoid 3 10% LTGMedium to Small Tufted Graminoid 2 10% MTGMedium to Tiny Non-tufted Graminoid 3 20% MNGTotal understorey projective foliage cover 65%

LF Code Species typical of at least part of EVC range Common NameLH Wahlenbergia fluminalis River BluebellLH Brachyscome basaltica var. gracilis Woodland Swamp-daisyMH Marsilea drummondii Common NardooSH Lobelia concolor Poison PratiaLTG Amphibromus nervosus Common Swamp Wallaby-grassLTG Carex tereticaulis Rush SedgeMTG Austrodanthonia duttoniana Brown-back Wallaby-grassMNG Eleocharis acuta Common Spike-sedgeMNG Eleocharis pusilla Small Spike-sedge



Logs:10 m/0.1 ha.

Weediness:LF Code Typical Weed Species Common Name Invasive ImpactLH Cirsium vulgare Spear Thistle high highMH Hypochoeris radicata Cat's Ear high lowLNG Avena fatua Wild Oat high lowMTG Vulpia bromoides Squirrel-tail Fescue high lowMTG Critesion hystrix Mediterranean Barley-grass high lowMTG Briza minor Lesser Quaking-grass high low







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EVC 815: Riverine Swampy Woodland - Murray Fans bioregion



Murray Fans bioregionEVC 816: Sedgy Riverine Forest

Description:Eucalypt forest to 25 m tall with understorey dominated by larger sedges. Understorey composition indicative of at leastoccasional shallow flooding and a tolerance of gaps between floods of several years. Typically on heavy soils which canbecome wet in winter. Sedgy Riverine Forest has some floristic affinities to Red Gum Swamp. It is considered to occupy areasinfrequently flooded and in which flood duration may be short, for example, higher ground surrounding the box ridges oroccurring along the river levee in a position remote from the channels from which the forest first floods. These areas aretherefore the last to flood and the first from which floods quickly recede. Soils are typically heavy clays. The majorunderstorey species Carex tereticaulis is intolerant of total immersion (at least in turbid water).



Understorey:Life form #Spp %Cover LF codeImmature Canopy Tree 5% ITMedium Shrub 1 10% TMedium Herb 2 5% MHSmall or Prostrate Herb 2 5% SHLarge Tufted Graminoid 1 50% LTGMedium to Small Tufted Graminoid 2 10% MTGMedium to Tiny Non-tufted Graminoid 2 10% MNGTotal understorey projective foliage cover 90%

LF Code Species typical of at least part of EVC range Common NameMS Exocarpos strictus Pale-fruit BallartLH Wahlenbergia fluminalis River BluebellLH Senecio quadridentatus Cotton FireweedLH Brachyscome basaltica var. gracilis Woodland Swamp-daisyMH Marsilea drummondii Common NardooSH Lobelia concolor Poison PratiaSH Chamaesyce drummondii Flat SpurgeLTG Carex tereticaulis Rush SedgeMTG Setaria jubiflora Warrego Summer-grassMTG Lachnagrostis filiformis Common Blown GrassMNG Eleocharis acuta Common Spike-sedgeMNG Eleocahris pusilla Small Spike-sedge



Logs:20 m/0.1 ha.







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EVC 816: Sedgy Riverine Forest - Murray Fans bioregion

Weediness:LF Code Typical Weed Species Common Name Invasive ImpactLH Lactuca serriola Prickly Lettuce high lowLH Aster subulatus Aster Weed high lowLH Helminthotheca echioides Prickly Ox-tongue high lowLH Cirsium vulgare Spear Thistle high high



Murray Fans bioregionEVC 818: Shrubby Riverine Woodland

Description:Eucalypt woodland to open forest to 15 m tall of less flood-prone (riverine) watercourse fringes, principally on levees and highersections of point-bar deposits. The understorey includes a range of species shared with drier floodplain habitats with a sparseshrub component, ground-layer patchily dominated by various life-forms. A range of large dicot herbs (mostly herbaceousperennial, several with a growth-form approaching that of small shrub) are often conspicuous.

Large trees:Species DBH(cm) #/haEucalyptus largiflorens 50 cm 5/haEucalyptus camaldulensis 80 cm

Tree Canopy Cover:%cover Character Species Common Name10% Eucalyptus largiflorens Black Box

Eucalyptus camaldulensis River Red-gum

Understorey:Life form #Spp %Cover LF codeImmature Canopy Tree 5% ITUnderstorey Tree or Large Shrub 1 5% TMedium Shrub 2 10% MSSmall Shrub 2 5% SSLarge Herb 4 10% LHMedium Herb 5 10% MHSmall or Prostrate Herb* 2 1% SHMedium to Small Tufted Graminoid 2 10% MTG


LF Code Species typical of at least part of EVC range Common NameT Acacia stenophylla River CoobahMS Muehlenbeckia florulenta Tangled LignumMS Chenopodium nitrariaceum Nitre GoosefootSS Enchylaena tomentosa var. tomentosa Ruby SaltbushPS Sclerochlamys brachyptera Short-wing SaltbushLH k Senecio cunninghamii var. cunninghamii Branching GroundselLH Senecio pinnatifolius Mallee GroundselLH Xerochrysum bracteatum Golden EverlastingMH Calotis cuneifolia Blue Burr-daisyMH k Lotus australis Austral TrefoilMH r Picris squarrosa Squat PicrisMH Teucrium racemosum s.l. Grey GermanderMTG Setaria jubiflora Warrego Summer-grass



Logs:10m/0.1 ha.







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EVC 818: Shrubby Riverine Woodland - Murray Fans bioregion

Weediness:LF Code Typical Weed Species Common Name Invasive ImpactT Olea europaea subsp. europaea Olive high highMS Lycium ferocissimum Boxthorn high highLH Sisymbrium erysimoides Smooth Mustard high highLH Critesion spp. Barley-grass high lowLH Gazania linearis Gazania high highLH Opuntia spp. Prickly Pear low highLH Sisymbrium irio London Mustard high highLH Psilocaulon granulicaule Noon-flower high highMH Limonium sinuatum Notch-leaf Sea-lavender high highMH Limonium lobatum Winged Sea-lavender high highMH Trifolium arvense var. arvense Hare's-foot Clover high lowMH Mesembryanthemum nodiflora Ice-plant high highMH Carrichtera annua Ward’s Weed high highMH Marrubium vulgare Horehound high highMH Carpobrotus aequilaterus Angled Pigface low highMH Silene apetala var. apetala Sand Catchfly high lowMH Medicago spp. Medic high lowMH Oxalis pes-caprae Soursob high highMH Silene gallica French Catchfly high lowMH Silene nocturna Mediterranean Catchfly high lowSH Mesembryanthemum crystallinum Common Ice-plant high highMTG Vulpia bromoides Squirrel-tail Fescue high highMTG Lolium rigidum Wimmera Rye-grass high lowMTG Asphodelus fistulosus Onion Weed high highMNG Bromus rubens Red Brome high highMNG Vulpia myuros Rat's-tail Fescue high lowMNG Bromus spp. Brome high highMNG Schismus barbatus Arabian Grass high lowSC Asparagus asparagoides Bridal Creeper high high



Murray Fans bioregionEVC 819: Spike-sedge Wetland

Description:Low sedgy vegetation of species-poor seasonal or intermittent wetlands, dominated by spike-sedges. Typically treeless, butsometimes with thickets of saplings or scattered more mature specimens of Eucalyptus camaldulensis. Mostly confined to anarrow ring around the upper margins of floodway ponds. Soils are typically heavy clays (e.g. mottled yellow-grey clay, greyloamy clay), occasionally silty near the surface. In some riverine sites, annual inundation is not reliable and the rhizomicrootstocks of Eleocharis acuta appear capable of surviving at least occasional periods of longer dormancy.

Life Forms:Life form #Spp %Cover LF codeLarge Herb 1 5% LHMedium Herb 6 15% MHSmall or Prostrate Herb 4 5% SHMedium to Small Tufted Graminoid 2 10% MTGMedium to Tiny Non-tufted Graminoid 2 50% MNGTotal understorey projective foliage cover 75%

LF Code Species typical of at least part of EVC range Common NameLH Senecio quadridentatus Cottony FireweedMH Myriophyllum crispatum Upright MilfoilMH Marsilea drummondii Common NardooMH Ludwigia peploides ssp. montevidensis Clove-stripMH Centipeda cunninghamii Common SneezeweedSH Lobelia concolor Poison PratiaSH Persicaria prostrata Prostrate KnotweedSH Callitriche sonderi Matted Water-starwortMTG Triglochin procerum s.l. Water-ribbonsMTG Lachnagrostis filiformis Common Blown GrassMNG Eleocharis acuta Common Spike-sedgeMNG Eleocharis pusilla Small Spike-sedge

Recruitment: Episodic/Flood – desirable period is every five years

Organic Litter:20% Cover


Weediness:LF Code Typical Weed Species Common Name Invasive ImpactLH Aster subulatus Aster-weed high lowMNG Paspalum distichum Water Couch high high







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Murray Fans bioregionEVC 821: Tall Marsh

Description:Wetland dominated by tall emergent graminoids (rushes, sedges, reeds), typically in thick species-poor swards. Competitiveexclusion in core wetland habitat - of optimum growing conditions for species tolerant of sustained shallow inundation.Occupies wetlands usually associated with anabranch creeks. Soils are almost permanently moist. Dominant species aretolerant of relatively deep and sustained inundation, but not total immersion for any sustained period.

Life Forms:Life form #Spp %Cover LF codeMedium Herb 6 20% MHSmall or Prostrate Herb 3 10% SHLarge Tufted Graminoid 1 10% LTGLarge Non-tufted Graminoid 3 40% LNGMedium to Tiny Non-tufted Graminoid 2 10% MNGTotal understorey projective foliage cover 90%

LF Code Species typical of at least part of EVC range Common NameMH Myriophyllum papillosum Robust Water-milfoilMH Persicaria decipiens Slender KnotweedMH Lythrum hyssopifolia Small Loose-strifeMH Potamogeton tricarinatus s.l. Floating PondweedSH Lemna disperma Common DuckweedSH Azolla filiculoides Pacific AzollaLTG Juncus ingens Giant RushLNG Schoenoplectus tabernaemontani River Club-sedgeLNG Phragmites australis Common ReedLNG Typha orientalis Broad-leaf CumbungiLNG Typha domingensis CumbungiMTG Triglochin procerum s.l. Water RibbonsMNG Eleocharis acuta Common Spike-sedgeMNG Pseudoraphis spinescens Spiny Mud-grass

Recruitment:Episodic/Flood: desirable period of disturbance is every year



Weediness:LF Code Typical Weed Species Common Name Invasive ImpactT Salix cinerea Grey Sallow high highMH Rorippa palustris Yellow Marsh-cress high highMTG Polyopogon monspeliensis Annual Beard-grass high lowMNG Paspalum distichum Water Couch high high







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Murray Fans bioregionEVC 823: Lignum Swampy Woodland

Description:Understorey dominated by Lignum, typically of robust character and relatively dense (at least in patches), in association with alow Eucalypt and/or Acacia woodland to 15 m tall. The ground layer includes a component of obligate wetland flora that is ableto persist even if dormant over dry periods.

Large trees:Species DBH(cm) #/haEucalyptus largiflorens 50cm 15/haEucalyptus camaldulensis 70cm

Tree Canopy Cover:% cover Character Species Common Name20% Eucalyptus largiflorens Black Box

Eucalyptus camaldulensis River Red GumAcacia stenophylla River Coobah

Understorey:Life form #Spp %Cover LF codeImmature Canopy Tree 5% ITMedium Shrub 2 30% MSSmall Shrub 1 5% SSLarge Herb 2 1% LHMedium Herb* 8 10% MHSmall or Prostrate Herb* 5 10% SHMedium to Small Tufted Graminoid* 4 10% MTGLarge Non-tufted Graminoid 1 5% LNGMedium to Tiny Non-tufted Graminoid* 3 15% MNGSoil Crust na 10% S/C


LF Code Species typical of at least part of EVC range Common NameMS Muehlenbeckia florulenta Tangled LignumMS Chenopodium nitrariaceum Nitre GoosefootSS Atriplex lindleyi Flat-top SaltbushSS Sclerolaena muricata Five-spined BassiaLH Rumex spp. DockMH Marsilea drummondii Common NardooMH Brachyscome ciliaris Variable DaisyMH Euchiton sphaericus Annual CudweedMH Ranunculus spp. ButtercupLNG Eragrostis australasica Cane GrassMTG Setaria jubiflora Warrego Summer-grassMTG Austrodanthonia duttoniana Brown-back Wallaby-grassMTG Sporobolus mitchellii Short Rat-tail GrassMTG Eragrostis setifolia Bristly Love-grassMNG Eragrostis infecunda Barren Cane grassMNG Eleocharis acuta Common Spike-sedgeMNG Eleocharis pusilla Small Spike-sedgeSC Asperula gemella Twin-leaf Bedstraw







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EVC 823: Lignum Swampy Woodland - Murray Fans bioregion



Logs:10m/0.1 ha.

Weediness:LF Code Typical Weed Species Common Name Invasive ImpactSH Phyla canescens Lippia high high



Murray Fans bioregionEVC 824: Woorinen Mallee

Description:Widespread mallee woodland to 12 m tall, associated with the east-west orientated calcareous dunefields of the WoorinenFormation with a low, open chenopod dominated shrub understorey. A diverse array of sub-shrubs, herbs and grasses are alsopresent. Typically occurs on fine textured red-brown sandy loam and clay loam soils.


Tree Canopy Cover:% cover Character Species Common Name25% Eucalyptus oleosa ssp. oleosa Oil Mallee

Eucalyptus dumosa Dumosa MalleeEucalyptus gracilis YorrellEucalyptus calycogona Red MalleeEucalyptus socialis Grey Mallee

Understorey:Life form #Spp %Cover LF codeMedium Shrub 6 10% MSSmall Shrub 6 20% SSMedium Herb* 6 10% MHSmall or Prostrate Herb 7 10% SHMedium to Small Tufted Graminoid 1 1% MTGBryophytes/Lichens na 10% BLSoil Crust na 15% S/C


LF Code Species typical of at least part of EVC range Common NameMS Santalum acuminatum Sweet QuandongMS Exocarpos aphyllus Leafless BallartMS Acacia oswaldii Umbrella WattleMS Eremophila glabra Common Emu-bushSS Enchylaena tomentosa var. tomentosa Ruby SaltbushSS Chenopodium curvispicatum Cottony GoosefootSS Olearia muelleri Mueller Daisy-bushSS Maireana pentatropis Erect BluebushMH Zygophyllum apiculatum Pointed Twin-leafMH Stenopetalum lineare Narrow Thread-petalMH Eriochiton sclerolaenoides Woolly-fruit BluebushMH Brachyscome ciliaris Variable DaisySH Calandrinia eremaea Small PurslaneSH Ptilotus seminudus Rabbit TailsSH Rhodanthe pygmaea Pygmy SunraySH Isoetopsis graminifolia Grass CushionMTG Austrostipa elegantissima Feather Spear-grass







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EVC 824: Woorinen Mallee – Murray Fans bioregion

Recruitment:Continuous (excluding overstorey)


Logs:20m/0.1 ha. (note: large log class does not apply)

Weediness:LF Code Typical Weed Species Common Name Invasive ImpactT Olea europaea subsp. europaea Olive high highMS Lycium ferocissimum Boxthorn high highLH Opuntia spp. Prickly Pear high highLH Critesion spp. Barley-grass high lowLH Gazania linearis Gazania high highLH Psilocaulon granulicaule Noon-flower high highLH Sisymbrium erysimoides Smooth Mustard high highLH Sisymbrium irio London Mustard high highMH Brassica tournefortii Mediterranean Turnip high highMH Carpobrotus aequilaterus Angled Pigface high highMH Medicago spp. Medic high lowMH Marrubium vulgare Horehound high highMH Oxalis pes-caprae Soursob high highMH Trifolium arvense var. arvense Hare's-foot Clover high lowMH Mesembryanthemum nodiflora Ice-plant high highMH Carrichtera annua Ward’s Weed high highMH Silene apetala var. apetala Sand Catchfly high lowMH Silene gallica French Catchfly high lowMH Silene nocturna Mediterranean Catchfly high lowMH Limonium sinuatum Notch-leaf Sea-lavender high highMH Limonium lobatum Winged Sea-lavender high highSH Mesembryanthemum crystallinum Common Ice-plant high highMNG Schismus barbatus Arabian Grass high lowMTG Asphodelus fistulosus Onion Weed high highMTG Lolium rigidum Wimmera Rye-grass high lowMNG Bromus spp. Brome high highMNG Vulpia myuros Rat's-tail Fescue high lowSC Asparagus asparagoides Bridal Creeper high high



Murray Fans bioregionEVC 826: Plains Savannah

Description:A structurally diverse vegetation unit which includes ‘grassy openings’ of a few to many hundreds of hectares, with a variabletree density ranging from a very sparse savannah to woodland. The relative absence of eucalypts is particularly characteristic,with Allocasuarina luehmannii and perhaps Callitris gracilis subsp. murrayensis to 10 m tall being the dominant trees.Widespread on the northern plains.

+ woodland only components (ignore when assessing grassland areas and standardise final score as appropriate)

Large trees+:Species DBH(cm) #/haAllocasuarina luehmannii 40 cm 5/haCallitris gracilis ssp. murrayensis

Tree Canopy Cover+:% cover Character Species Common Name10% Allocasuarina luehmannii Buloke

Callitris gracilis ssp. murrayensis Slender Cypress-pine

Understorey:Life form #Spp %Cover LF codeImmature Canopy Tree+ 5% ITSmall Shrub 2 5% SSLarge Herb 3 5% LHMedium Herb* 6 20% MHSmall or Prostrate Herb* 3 10% SHLarge Tufted Graminoid 1 5% LTGLarge Non-tufted Graminoid 1 5% LNGMedium to Small Tufted Graminoid 5 35% MTGMedium to Tiny Non-tufted Graminoid* 2 5% MNGBryophytes/Lichens na 10% BLSoil Crust na 25% S/C


LF Code Species typical of at least part of EVC range Common NameT Acacia pendula BoreeMS Acacia oswaldii Umbrella WattleSS Sclerolaena napiformis Turnip CopperburrSS Sclerolaena diacantha Grey CopperburrSS Maireana decalvans Black Cotton-bushSS Pimelea curviflora s.s. Curved Rice-flowerLH Ptilotus exaltatus Mulla MullaLH Eryngium ovinum Blue DevilLH Calocephalus citreus Lemon Beauty-headsLH Arthropodium fimbriatum Nodding Chocolate-lilyMH Calotis scabiosifolia Rough Burr-daisyMH Goodenia pinnatifida Cut-leaf GoodeniaMH Sida corrugata Variable SidaMH Ptilotus macrocephalus Feather HeadsSH Maireana pentagona Hairy BluebushSH Chamaesyce drummondii Flat SpurgeSH Pogonolepis muelleriana Stiff Cup-flowerSH Convolvulus erubescens spp. agg. Pink BindweedLTG Austrostipa blackii Crested Spear-grassLTG Austrostipa gibbosa Spurred Spear-grassLTG Austrostipa aristiglumis Plump Spear-grassMTG Austrostipa scabra Rough Spear-grassMTG Austrostipa nodosa Knotty Spear-grassMTG Whalleya proluta Rigid PanicMTG Austrodanthonia duttoniana Brown-back Wallaby-grass







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Logs+:5 m/0.1 ha.

Weediness:LF Code Typical Weed Species Common Name Invasive ImpactMS Lycium ferocissimum Boxthorn high highLH Helminthotheca echioides Ox-tongue high lowLH Lepidium africanum Common Peppercress high lowLH Salvia verbenaca Wild Sage high highLH Echium plantagineum Patterson’s curse high highLH Sisymbrium irio London Rocket high highLH Marrubium vulgare Horehound high highLNG Avena fatua Wild Oat high highMH Limonium sinuatum Notch-leaf Sea-lavender high highMH Arctotheca calendula Cape Weed high highMH Hypochoeris glabra Smooth Cat's-ear high lowMH Hypochoeris radicata Cat's Ear high lowMH Oxalis pes-caprae Soursob high highMH Plantago coronopus Buck's-horn Plantain high highMH Spergularia rubra s.l. Red Sand-spurrey high lowMH Trifolium angustifolium var. angustifolium Narrow-leaf Clover high highMH Trifolium arvense var. arvense Hare's-foot Clover high highMH Trifolium campestre var. campestre Hop Clover high highMH Trifolium striatum Knotted Clover high lowMH Trifolium subterraneum Subterranean Clover high lowMH Hedypnois cretica Cretan Hedypnois high highMNG Aira cupaniana Quicksilver Grass high lowMNG Avena barbata Bearded Oat high highMNG Brachypodium distachyon False Brome high highMNG Juncus capitatus Capitate Rush high highMNG Vulpia muralis Wall Fescue high highMNG Vulpia myuros Rat's-tail Fescue high highMTG Bromus diandrus Great Brome high highMTG Critesion hystrix Mediterranean Barley-grass high highMTG Critesion murinum Barley-grass high highMTG Lolium rigidum Wimmera Rye-grass high highMTG Pentaschistis airoides ssp. airoides False Hair-grass high lowMTG Poa bulbosa Bulbous Meadow-grass high highMTG Romulea minutiflora Small-flower Onion-grass high highMTG Romulea rosea Onion Grass high highMTG Vulpia bromoides Squirrel-tail Fescue high highSH Medicago minima Little Medic high highSH Medicago polymorpha Burr Medic high highSH Trifolium glomeratum Cluster Clover high low



Murray Fans bioregionEVC 829: Chenopod Grassland

Description:Open to sparse shrubland with a more or less continuous tussock grass sward found on heavy somewhat sodic clay plainsfringing the active floodplains of major watercourses such as the Loddon and Avoca Rivers.

Life Forms:Life form #Spp %Cover LF codeMedium Shrub 1 10% MSSmall Shrub 6 30% SSLarge Herb 1 1% LHMedium Herbs* 5 15% MHSmall or Prostrate Herbs* 4 5% SHMedium to Small Tufted Graminoid 3 20% MTGBryophytes/Lichens na 10% BLSoil Crust na 20% S/C


LF Code Species typical of at least part of EVC range Common NameMS Lycium australe Australian Box-thornMS Nitraria billardierei Nitre-bushSS Sclerolaena diacantha Grey CopperburrSS Maireana aphylla Leafless BluebushSS Minuria cunninghamii Bush MinuriaSS Lawrencia squamata Thorny LawrenciaPS Sclerochlamys brachyptera Short-wing SaltbushPS Atriplex semibaccata Berry SaltbushLH Podolepis canescens Grey PodolepisMH Rhodanthe stuartiana Clay SunrayMH Teucrium racemosum s.s. Grey GermanderMH Maireana excavata Bottle BluebushMH Sida corrugata Variable SidaSH Hyalosperma glutinosum ssp. glutinosum Golden SunraySH Hyalosperma semisterile Orange SunraySH Rhodanthe pygmaea Pygmy SunraySH Pogonolepis muelleriana Stiff Cup-flowerLTG Austrostipa aristiglumis Plump Spear-grassMTG Austrostipa spp. Spear-grassMTG Whalleya proluta Rigid PanicMTG Enteropogon acicularis Spider GrassMTG Austrodanthonia setacea Bristly Wallaby-grass







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Weediness:LF Code Typical Weed Species Common Name Invasive ImpactLH Carthamus lanatus Saffron Thistle high highMH Limonium lobatum Winged Sea-lavender high highMH Hedypnois cretica Cretan Hedypnois high highMH Arctotheca calendula Cape Weed high highMH Romulea rosea Onion Grass high highSH Moraea setifolia Thread Iris high highSH Medicago spp. Medic high highMTG Critesion murinum subsp. leporinum Wall Barley-grass high highMNG Bromus madritensis Madrid Brome high highMNG Lolium rigidum Wimmera Rye-grass high high



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EVC 882: Shallow Sands Woodland

Description: Woodland or open-forest to 15 m tall, with a sparse shrub layer of heathy, ericoid shrubs and a species-rich ground cover dominated by grasses and annual herbs. Typically it occurs between the heavier soils of the plains and the deep-sand aeolian dunefields which overlay these plains, but also occurs on broader areas of plains covered by shallow fluvial, outwash or aeolian sands overlaying drainage-impeding clays.

Large trees:

Species DBH(cm) #/ha Eucalyptus spp. 70 cm 15 / ha Allocasuarina luehmannii 40 cm Callitris glaucophylla 40 cm

Tree Canopy Cover:

%cover Character Species Common Name 15% Eucalyptus melliodora Yellow Box Allocasuarina luehmannii Buloke Callitris glaucophylla White Cypress-pine

Understorey:

Life form #Spp %Cover LF code Immature Canopy Tree 5% IT Understorey Tree or Large Shrub 1 5% T Medium Shrub 4 15% MS Small Shrub 3 10% SS Prostrate Shrub 1 5% PS Medium Herb 10 20% MH Small or Prostrate Herb 2 5% SH Large Tufted Graminoid 1 1% LTG Medium to Small Tufted Graminoid 13 30% MTG Medium to Tiny Non-tufted Graminoid 3 5% MNG Bryophytes/Lichens na 10% BL Soil Crust na 10% S/C

LF Code Species typical of at least part of EVC range Common Name

T Exocarpos cupressiformis Cherry Ballart MS Acacia montana Mallee Wattle MS Acacia pycnantha Golden Wattle MS Acacia verniciflua Varnish Wattle MS Bursaria spinosa ssp. spinosa Sweet Bursaria SS Pimelea curviflora s.s. Curved Rice-flower SS Eutaxia microphylla Common Eutaxia SS Enchylaena tomentosa var. tomentosa Ruby Saltbush PS Astroloma humifusum Cranberry Heath MH Wahlenbergia luteola Yellowish Bluebell MH Acaena echinata Sheep's Burr SH Daucus glochidiatus Australian Carrot SH Drosera whittakeri ssp. aberrans Scented Sundew LTG Dichelachne crinita Long-hair Plume-grass MTG Austrodanthonia geniculata Kneed Wallaby-grass MTG Austrodanthonia setacea Bristly Wallaby-grass MTG Schoenus apogon Common Bog-sedge MTG Lomandra multiflora ssp. multiflora Many-flowered Mat-rush TTG Centrolepis strigosa ssp. strigosa Hairy Centrolepis SC Thysanotus patersonii Twining Fringe-lily

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EVC 882: Shallow Sands Woodland – Murray Fans bioregion

Recruitment: Continuous

Organic Litter: 20 % cover

Logs: 15 m/0.1 ha.

Weediness:

LF Code Typical Weed Species Common Name Invasive Impact LH Centaurium tenuiflorum Slender Centaury high low MH Hypochoeris radicata Cat's Ear high low MH Hypochoeris glabra Smooth Cat's-ear high low MH Trifolium campestre var. campestre Hop Clover high low MH Trifolium angustifolium var. angustifolium Narrow-leaf Clover high low MH Trifolium arvense var. arvense Hare's-foot Clover high low MH Petrorhagia velutina Velvety Pink high low MTG Briza minor Lesser Quaking-grass high low MTG Briza maxima Large Quaking-grass high low MTG Romulea rosea Onion Grass high low MTG Vulpia bromoides Squirrel-tail Fescue high low MNG Aira elegantissima Delicate Hair-grass high low MNG Vulpia myuros f. myuros Rat's-tail Fescue high low MNG Juncus capitatus Capitate Rush high low MNG Bromus rubens Red Brome high low

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