Researchers clear Mrs Paterson's name, say weed first introduced by livestock

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Updated November 5 2019 - 2:59pm, first published 10:00am
The Graham Centre researchers have found Paterson's Curse, also known as Salvation Jane or Riverina Bluebell, was most likely introduced to Australia through the importation of sheep.
The Graham Centre researchers have found Paterson's Curse, also known as Salvation Jane or Riverina Bluebell, was most likely introduced to Australia through the importation of sheep.

Paterson's Curse is found throughout much of Australia and is estimated to cost the country hundreds of millions of dollars a year.

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Olivia Calver

Journalist

Journalist for The Land

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