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Bindiis at Dec Crag, Arapiles 9-Jan-2010 At 10:11:31 PM Louise Shepherd

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Bindiis, or three-corner jacks, are prickly weeds that have become established at Arapiles. They were first noticed at Dec Crag 2 summers ago, and may have spread to the Pines campground and beyond.
Bindiis germinate only after summer rain. As Arapiles received significant rain in December 2009, local climbers kept an eye out for the weeds around the Dec Crag bouldering sites. So far we have pulled out over 200 plants before they set seed.
Please assist local climbers keep Arapiles bindii free by:
a) checking your shoes, thongs and climbing shoes for prickles embedded in the soles. Dispose of prickles/seeds by wrapping and putting in bin, or burning.
b) finding out what bindiis plants look like, and pulling them up.