One to watch

Creeping Ruellia grows very low to the ground and spreads more by underground runners than by seeds. This is a newly emerged and quite invasive weed — one to watch for. Leaves are wide, dark green, soft and fuzzy. Blooms in deep shade and does well even when overgrown by other plants. The fruit has a brown tendril, the remains of the style and stigma. 

Photo: Robert Whyte

This plant was photographed at Walton Bridge Reserve The Gap under the walk bridge at the junction of Fish and Enoggera Creeks. Photo: Robert Whyte