Hairy Bittercress is also called Flick Weed. It is a Winter annual broadleaf weed and is a member of the mustard family.

Why is Bittercress a Weed?

• This weed produces a large number of seeds.
• Once it sets seed it germinates straight away.
• It can also stay dormant in the soil for several years.
• The seeds are sticky. This means that they can easily spread.
• It favours a moist climate, and is common in the Southern Highlands of NSW.
• However, this weed can germinate and grow all the year round.
• It is a host for aphids.

This weed is a goodindicatorof wet soils. It is often is found in disturbed areas.