Opuntia ficus-indica
Indian Fig, Spineless Cactus at Theodore, ACT
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| Opuntia ficus-indica | MichaelMulvaney | 22 Nov 2015 | |
| Opuntia ficus-indica | MichaelBedingfield | 19 Nov 2015 |
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3 comments
22 Nov 2015
Michael you can eat the both the fruit and young pads of this plant, but removing the prickles sounds difficult and you have to use tongs when picking - supposively makes a very healthy jelly or liquor.
22 Nov 2015
Very interesting, Michael. I suppose some people grow these in their gardens for that purpose....
22 Nov 2015
It is spreading naturally on Scrivener Hill but someone has been planting it too (taking blades from the huge old plants).
Location information
- Coordinates 149.113163-35.448885
- Altitude 722.9m
- Maps Tuggeranong Hill
- Places Theodore, ACT
Sighting information
- 1 Abundance
- 7 Nov 2015 07:01 PM Recorded on
- MichaelBedingfield Recorded by
- Yes In flower
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- MichaelBedingfield Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Opuntia ficus-indica Cacti & Succulents Plants
Species information
- Opuntia ficus-indica Scientific name
- Indian Fig, Spineless Cactus Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Exotic
- Minor weed or pest
- Up to 876.19m Recorded at altitude
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Seasonal activity
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In flower
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