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Push to declare garden favouritesold at Bunnings a weed

The Invasive Species Council wants the common sweet pea plant, Polygala myrtifolia, with its pretty purple flowers recognised as a significant weed and removed from sale.

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Gavin McGrath28 Aug 2026, 10:36 pmUpdated 1d ago1 min readAsiaAustralia

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Push to declare garden favourite sold at Bunnings a weed

The Invasive Species Council wants the common sweet pea plant, Polygala myrtifolia, with its pretty purple flowers recognised as a significant weed and removed from sale.

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Source: ABC News Australia · Gavin McGrath. Published 28 Aug 2026, 10:36 pm.

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