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Birrpay cultural
Potential
use
issues/
area?
threats
Elaeocarpus reticulatus (Blue
Ash, Blueberry Ash, Fairy Petticoats,
Koda)(Greater Taree City Council,
2010).
Sawfly or
spitfire larvae
can devour
the plant.
Over
development
& heavy
disturbance
Saw sedge has
very sharp
serrated edges
along the
leaves.
Heavy
disturbance
Heavy
disturbance
and
degredated
soils suffering
from high acid
sulphates
Contaminated
runoff from
elevated
building sites
Heavy
disturbance
Weed spray
heavy
disturbance,
contaminated
runoff from
elevated
building site
Medicine
Used as a tea to generally
feel better, to help with
stomach complaints & is
said to clean the blood &
chase away lethargy
heavy
disturbance
Weed spraying