Weed profile

Amsinckia

Amsinckia spp.

Also called Fiddle-neck

Family
Boraginaceae
Origin
The Americas
Type
RPRegionally prohibited
Plant instead Common Everlasting Chrysocephalum apiculatum
Herbicides must be applied at the appropriate rate as specified on the label and all safety precautions followed. If chemical control is necessary near drainage lines or streams, use extreme caution as the effects on aquatic life can be devastating even in minute amounts. Always seek expert advice.

Family, origin, type, plant instead, control methods and the note above are from SGLN’s pocket guide Common weeds of South Gippsland (2026).