Changes

The department has undertaken a review of hybrids of Digitalis purpurea (common foxglove) and Isoplexis canariensis (Canary Island foxglove), including the current accepted taxonomic names for both species.

As a result of this assessment, the department is updating the ‘Xylella fastidiosa hosts for use as nursery stock’ BICON case to include the following names:

• x Digiplexis
• Digitalis x Isoplexis
• Digitalis canariensis

Who does this notice affect:
Importers (and their customs brokers) of these species for an end use as nursery stock, and departmental staff.

Import permits:
Current import permits will not be updated to reflect this change, any permit holders intending to import this species will have to apply for a variation to include this additional species.

Further information:
Please contact Plant Import Operations at imports@aff.gov.au or phone 1800 900 090.