Publication Date
9-2024
Series Number
DPIRD-124
Publisher
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
City
Perth
Abstract
Roly poly, also known as prickly saltwort or tumbleweed (Salsola australis), is a native species found throughout Australia. The dead plants can break off at ground level, forming the ‘tumbleweeds’ seen in movies.
Like most summer weeds, roly poly uses soil moisture and nutrients that would otherwise be available to the following crop. The time taken to clear uncontrolled plants can delay seeding.
Livestock will graze the young plants; however, they will not eat the mature plants and are injured by the prickly leaves.
Number of Pages
6
Keywords
Roly poly, Prickly saltwort, Tumbleweed (Salsola australis), Crop yield loss, Livestock injury, Alkaline soils, Saline soils, Weed, Weed management, Summer weeds
Disciplines
Agricultural Economics | Agricultural Education | Agricultural Science | Agronomy and Crop Sciences | Beef Science | Biosecurity | Environmental Monitoring | Sheep and Goat Science | Soil Science | Weed Science
Recommended Citation
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australia.
(2024), Roly poly and its management. Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Perth. Factsheet DPIRD-124.
https://library.dpird.wa.gov.au/bs_factsheets/53
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